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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats21166
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH225G700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—6680
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21166
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Crew Rest—OptionalNo
Jump Seat—YesNo
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo Door——Yes
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition5000
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Thrust (lbs)—182503435
Flat Rating——ISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.952.2
Overall Height (ft)16.325.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—8.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)—56.923
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17