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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility transport rather than long‑haul business travel. It typically carries around 19 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible), and its practical range is on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9, positioned for intercity and some intercontinental missions with airline-class dispatch capability. In VIP layouts it often seats a few dozen passengers (commonly around 25–50), and its range is roughly about 3,200–3,500 nautical miles, varying with configuration and payload. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose-built business jet optimized for nonstop intercontinental flying. It typically carries about 8–19 passengers in executive seating, and its range is about 7,700 nautical miles, making it the longest‑range option among the three.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew242
Total Seats211214
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463767700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats283519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211014
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19812
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPassport
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.340.327
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.9104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485