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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than long-range air travel. Its range is roughly in the 450–700 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible for specific roles). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range airliner-based business jet focused on comfort and high-capacity executive transport; typical range is about 3,200–3,800 nautical miles, and passenger capacity varies widely, commonly around 19–50 in VIP layouts (far more in airline seating). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet optimized for nonstop intercontinental missions, offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “light jet” designed for versatility, including operations from shorter and semi-prepared runways; range is roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles with typical seating around 6–10 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew2421
Total Seats2112146
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9Global 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454637677002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28351910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771206680
Standard Cabin Seats198126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2421
Total Seats2110146
Max Cabin Seats28351910
Standard Cabin Seats198126
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPassportFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)28000189203435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.411152.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.32717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.910455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.685.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.523
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90