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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

By category, the Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, search-and-rescue, and high-end utility/VIP roles, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner based on a narrowbody jet, and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field operations. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 is in a different class, typically offering roughly 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks and VIP fit, enabling intercontinental missions. The H225 and Bell 525 are mid-range rotorcraft, generally on the order of about 500–700 nautical miles depending on configuration, reserves, and payload; the 525 is often positioned for strong speed and range among newer-generation civil helicopters, while the H225 is a proven heavy-lift platform with substantial endurance in offshore profiles. The Grand Caravan EX typically ranges around 900–1,000+ nautical miles with standard tanks, varying with payload and winds. For passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 can carry well over 100 in airline layout but far fewer in VIP interiors. The H225 commonly seats around the high teens to mid‑20s. The Bell 525 is typically around 16–20. The Grand Caravan EX usually carries about 9–14.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew224
Total Seats211812
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBoeing
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545806376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats281635
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929667577120
Standard Cabin Seats19168
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats211810
Max Cabin Seats281635
Standard Cabin Seats19168
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1840.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5811.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.57.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5107.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1281485
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6