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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a large, long-range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, or VIP shuttle work. It generally offers the greatest practical passenger capacity of the four and strong mission endurance, with range commonly around 450–600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and utility roles; it carries fewer passengers than the H225, commonly around 5–8, and has a shorter range, often roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter designed for cost‑efficient private and utility flying; it seats about 4–5 occupants including the pilot and typically reaches about 300–350 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, in a different category entirely: it carries fewer people than the biggest helicopter in airline-style seating but more in luxury configuration, commonly 10–19, and it far exceeds the helicopters in range, roughly 7,000+ nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 20.87—
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4547500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Crew Rest—Optional
Jump Seat—Yes
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes—
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition
Horsepower2100—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—
Thrust (lbs)—18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—
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