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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and SAR, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Bombardier Global 7500 are long‑range fixed‑wing business jets designed for high‑speed intercity or intercontinental travel. In range, the Global 7500 leads, offering about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop ultra‑long‑haul routes. The BBJ MAX 9 is also intercontinental, typically around 6,500 nautical miles (configuration dependent). The H225 and S‑92 have far shorter helicopter ranges—roughly 500–600 nautical miles class depending on payload and reserves—suited to regional hops rather than transoceanic trips. For passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 can carry the most overall (often 25–50 in VIP layouts, higher in airline‑style seating), whereas the Global 7500 typically carries about 14–19 in executive configurations. The H225 and S‑92 generally seat around 16–19 passengers in standard transport layouts, trading cabin size for vertical access and hover capability.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew2422
Total Seats21121421
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9Global 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463767700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28351919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120—7417
Standard Cabin Seats1981219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft Type——Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2422
Total Seats21101421
Max Cabin Seats28351919
Standard Cabin Seats1981219
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
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Horsepower2100——2520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)—2800018920—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4111—
Overall Height (ft)16.340.32717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——775
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—140