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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries about 16–19 passengers in a transport layout (more in high‑density seating) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficiency and short‑field flexibility. It generally seats about 8–11 passengers in executive layouts, with a long-range capability around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, varying with payload and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner‑class jet intended for head‑of‑state or high-end corporate travel. Passenger capacity is highly customizable, commonly ranging from a few dozen up to well over 100 in mixed VIP configurations, and its range is approximately 6,000–6,500 nautical miles, enabling intercontinental missions. Overall, the H225 prioritizes vertical lift and access, the King Air balances range and runway versatility, and the BBJ MAX 9 maximizes long-range capacity and cabin space.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew24
Total Seats2112
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeing
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats198
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2110
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats198
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485