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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter designed for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and search and rescue. Compared with the two fixed‑wing aircraft, it generally has the shortest range, but it can operate without runways and can carry a relatively large group for a helicopter, typically around 15–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers by far the longest range of the three—on the order of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles—along with the highest typical comfort for business travel. Passenger capacity is commonly configured for about 12–19, though layouts vary. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/light business category. It sits well below the G700 in range and speed but is more accessible and economical to operate, with a typical capacity of one pilot plus up to five passengers (about six seats total) and a range roughly in the 1,000–1,500 nautical mile class depending on conditions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew241
Total Seats21166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameH225G700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21165
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Thrust (lbs)18250
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.929.7
Overall Height (ft)16.325.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)10343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.254
Cabin Length (ft)56.912.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520