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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

The Airbus Helicopters H125 and H135 are light helicopters suited to short-range missions. The H125 is a single‑engine utility helicopter with typical ranges around 330–350 nm and usually carries about 5–6 passengers (up to roughly 6–7 depending on layout). The H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at corporate/EMS use, with typical ranges around 330–340 nm and seating commonly about 5–6 passengers (up to about 6–7). All Boeing BBJ models are long-range VIP airliners. The BBJ 747‑8 sits in the ultra‑large category, offering intercontinental range around 7,900–8,000 nm and typically accommodating about 50–100 passengers in VIP configurations. The BBJ 777‑8 and 777‑9 are widebody, ultra‑long‑range options; the 777‑8 is generally positioned for roughly 10,000+ nm range, while the 777‑9 is typically somewhat less, around 8,800–9,700 nm, with VIP capacities often about 40–80. The BBJ MAX 7, MAX 8, and MAX 9 are narrowbody business jets with ranges roughly around 3,800–3,900 nm (MAX 7/8) and about 3,300–3,600 nm (MAX 9), typically configured for about 25–50 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H135Boeing BBJ 747-8Boeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ 737 MAXBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.33$ 15.74$ 15.74
Min Crew1144
Total Seats69100121212
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBoeingBoeingBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameH125H135BBJ 747-8BBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 8BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3413429260700065556376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.79$ 1.97$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats573535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)218931247170077120
Standard Cabin Seats4788
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 861$ 7,396$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixHoneywellHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136136490470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$6,150,000$567,000,000$91,000,000$99,000,000$107,700,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1144
Total Seats691010
Max Cabin Seats573535
Standard Cabin Seats4788
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+LEAP-1BLEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower847660
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)143
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800028000
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.533.5129.7138.4
Overall Height (ft)1012.640.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173
Wingspan (ft)117.9117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.611.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.17.1
Cabin Length (ft)98.4107.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.710.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12001485