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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter optimized for offshore and utility work rather than long-range point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a transport configuration (layouts vary), with practical mission range on the order of roughly 400–600 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and equipment. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner based on a narrow‑body jet, aimed at intercontinental corporate travel. With auxiliary tanks it can reach roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles, while passenger capacity ranges from spacious VIP layouts (often a few dozen) up to high‑density airline seating in the hundreds. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on premium cabin comfort and nonstop city pairs. It offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short‑haul, rugged-field operations. It usually seats 9–14 passengers and has a typical range around 800–1,000 nautical miles depending on load and conditions.

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