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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet, optimized for high‑speed intercontinental travel, typically offering about 7,500 nautical miles of range and seating commonly arranged for roughly 10–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Airbus H225, Leonardo AW189, and Sikorsky S‑92 are all large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility/VIP missions, trading speed and range for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access. Among the helicopters, the Airbus H225 is generally the heaviest-lift option, often configured around 16–19 passengers with typical range on the order of 450–700 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks. The Sikorsky S‑92 is similar in role, commonly carrying about 16–19 passengers with broadly comparable typical ranges, often around 500–600 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a slightly smaller super‑medium class, typically seating about 16–19 in high‑density layouts (or fewer in VIP/EMS) with typical ranges roughly around 450–500 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 dominates range and cruise speed, while the helicopters dominate access to remote or unprepared sites.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew2412
Total Seats21162121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225G700AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547500651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28191919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats19121919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats21162121
Max Cabin Seats28191919
Standard Cabin Seats19121919
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700CT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition40004000
Horsepower210019832520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.957.8
Overall Height (ft)16.325.416.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395775
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.25
Cabin Length (ft)56.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140