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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7

The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a super‑medium civil helicopter, optimized for short to medium missions rather than intercity jet travel; typical layouts carry roughly 12–18 passengers, and practical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (around 300–500 nm, depending on reserves and configuration). Boeing’s BBJ MAX 7 is a narrow‑body business jet based on the 737, suited to transcontinental routes with a generally quoted range around 6,000–7,000 nm and a cabin that, in VIP form, typically accommodates a few dozen passengers rather than airline loads. The BBJ 747‑8 sits in the large, long‑range “head‑of‑state” widebody category, offering very high space and payload with ranges commonly cited near 8,000 nm and VIP capacities that can span from a few dozen up toward roughly 100+ depending on density. The BBJ 777‑8 and 777‑9 are ultra‑long‑range widebody business jets; the 777‑8 prioritizes maximum range (often cited around 9,000+ nm), while the 777‑9 emphasizes volume and passenger count with slightly less range, both typically outfitted for dozens to low‑hundreds in VIP configurations.

SpecAIRBUS H175Boeing BBJ 747-8Boeing BBJ MAX 7
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 13.53
Min Crew2
Total Seats1810012
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameH175BBJ 747-8BBJ MAX 7
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)57392607000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75
Max Cabin Seats18
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797
Standard Cabin Seats16
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149490470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$567,000,000$91,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Max Cabin Seats18
Standard Cabin Seats16
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6A-67E
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower1775
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.2
Overall Height (ft)17.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9