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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters suited to vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and SAR; both trade speed and range for hover capability and access to confined sites. The H225 typically offers longer legs for a helicopter, around 450–500 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and commonly carries roughly 16–19 passengers in offshore layouts. The AW189 is in a similar category but generally a bit smaller, with typical ranges around 430–480 nautical miles and seating often about 16–18 passengers depending on configuration. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane for short to mid‑range regional missions; it cannot land vertically but is efficient from relatively short runways. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts and offers roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business jetliner in a different class entirely, optimized for intercity and intercontinental travel. In VIP configuration it usually accommodates a few dozen passengers (often around 25–50), with range roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on completion and mission profile.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats211221
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats283519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats19819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats211021
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19819
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.457.8
Overall Height (ft)16.340.316.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
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)148585