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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Bombardier Global 7500 are long-range business jets. In category terms, the H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine utility/transport helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and VIP roles; the Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and personal use. The BBJ MAX 9 is an airliner-derived VIP jet optimized for corporate shuttle missions, whereas the Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on nonstop intercontinental travel. For range, the Global 7500 is the clear leader among these, capable of true intercontinental legs (roughly 7,700 nautical miles class). The BBJ MAX 9 also offers very long range but is typically shorter than the Global 7500 (around the 6,000+ nautical mile class, configuration dependent). The H225’s range is far smaller in absolute terms, generally in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class depending on payload and tanks, and the 480B is shorter still, typically a couple hundred nautical miles. Passenger capacity varies widely: BBJ MAX 9 can seat dozens (often 25–50+ in VIP layouts), Global 7500 typically carries about 8–19, H225 commonly around 16–19, and the 480B seats 5.

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