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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are rotorcraft optimized for vertical lift rather than long-range cruise. The H225 is a heavy twin-engine helicopter used for offshore, search-and-rescue, and utility missions; it typically carries around 19 passengers (higher in dense seating) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on configuration. The smaller, lighter 902 Explorer is geared to law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttles, usually seating about 6–8 passengers with a typical range roughly around 300–400 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Bombardier Global 7500 are long-range business jets designed for intercity and intercontinental travel. A BBJ MAX 9 is based on the 737 MAX 9 airliner, offering airline-scale cabin volume and commonly configured for about 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts, with range broadly in the ~3,200–3,500 nautical mile class. The Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet, typically carrying about 8–19 passengers with a headline range around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney (winds permitting).

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 Type——Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211014
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000—
Lavatory——2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——Yes
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
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 Rating—ISA + 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—