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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Boeing BBJ MAX 9 are fixed‑wing airplanes, so their range and capacity differ dramatically. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to short missions, typically carrying about four to five people including the pilot, with a relatively limited range compared with larger rotorcraft. The Airbus H225 is a heavy multi‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and transport; it carries far more people—often around the mid‑teens to near twenty depending on configuration—and offers substantially greater range than the Enstrom, though still far below long‑range jets. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft designed for efficient regional and special‑mission flying, generally seating a small group (often about eight to ten) but delivering long endurance and range for its class. The BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner derivative, offering by far the greatest range and cabin capacity; in corporate layouts it can carry dozens in comfort, and in high‑density layouts it can accommodate well over a hundred.

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