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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density configuration (fewer in VIP), and offers medium helicopter range—roughly in the 400–500 nautical mile class depending on load, reserves, and mission equipment. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for high‑speed intercontinental travel. It generally seats 12–19 passengers in executive layouts, and its range is about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that helicopters and light rotorcraft cannot approach. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility use. It seats up to 5 (including the pilot) and has short‑to‑moderate range for its class—roughly around 300 nautical miles, varying with payload and conditions. In summary, the G700 dominates range and cruise speed, the H225 leads helicopter lift and cabin capacity, and the R66 is the smallest and most economical but with the most limited capacity and range.

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 RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / 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