Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. Its practical range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (and can be extended with auxiliary tanks), and it commonly carries a larger cabin load than business jets—often around 15–20 passengers depending on layout and mission equipment. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the three—about 7,500 nautical miles class—and a high-end cabin configured for roughly 10–19 passengers, with a strong emphasis on comfort, speed, and nonstop city-pair capability. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned for flexible regional missions, including operations into shorter and more rugged runways than typical business jets. Its range is in the roughly 2,000 nautical mile class, and it usually seats about 6–10 passengers, trading outright range and cabin volume for access and versatility.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 23 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 56.9 | 23 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |