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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions; it typically offers a few hundred nautical miles of range (often around 500 nm, mission‑dependent) and carries roughly 19 passengers in high‑density seating, fewer in VIP layouts. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane; it trades speed for efficiency and short‑field flexibility, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range and commonly seating about 6–9 passengers (more in commuter configurations). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9; it is in the ~3,200–3,500 nm class and, while airliner seating can exceed 170, VIP BBJ interiors are typically configured for a few dozen passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop; it is a fast personal/business aircraft with about 1,000–1,700 nm range depending on reserves and speed, and seats up to 6 (typically 4–6).

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.25
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771202908
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats1984
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.435.3
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)117.942.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485