Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are long‑range, heavy twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP shuttle work. Both generally offer ranges in the roughly 450–550 nautical mile class (mission dependent) and commonly seat around 16–19 passengers in offshore-style layouts, with high payload and all‑weather capability. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and utility/VIP roles; it has a shorter typical range (about 300–360 nautical miles) and a smaller cabin, usually carrying about 6–8 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range business jet rather than a helicopter; it flies farthest by a wide margin (about 7,000+ nautical miles) and typically carries around 13–19 passengers in executive seating, prioritizing speed, altitude, and intercontinental nonstop capability over vertical lift and point‑to‑point access.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | 760 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 109.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | 775 |
| 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) | — | — | 140 |