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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions; it typically flies a few hundred nautical miles per leg and commonly carries around 16–19 passengers in transport seating (more in high‑density), trading speed and range for vertical lift and hover capability. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane with long endurance; depending on fit and reserves it can cover roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles and usually seats about 6–11 passengers, balancing short‑field access with pressurized comfort. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, offering intercontinental range on the order of about 5,000–6,000+ nautical miles and a cabin typically configured for a few dozen VIP passengers (often ~25–50), though it can carry far more in airline layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short strips; it typically ranges roughly 600–900 nautical miles and carries up to about 9 passengers.

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