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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point airline-style travel. Its range is generally in the few-hundred‑nautical‑mile class (roughly 500–700 nm depending on fit and reserves) and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in a transport layout, though configurations vary widely. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficiency and short-field regional flying. It offers an extended range of roughly 1,500–1,800 nm and commonly seats 6–11 passengers in executive arrangements. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large long-range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9. It has intercontinental capability (about 6,000+ nm with auxiliary tanks, mission-dependent) and, while airline seating is far higher, VIP layouts typically accommodate a few dozen passengers, often around 25–50, depending on how much space is dedicated to cabins, meeting areas, and staterooms. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet combining jet speed with rough/short-field flexibility. It typically ranges about 2,000 nm and usually seats 6–10 in executive service (higher in commuter layouts).

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463762076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats283510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771206680
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats283510
Standard Cabin Seats1986
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.223
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90