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

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers (configuration dependent) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–550 nautical miles, trading speed and efficiency for the ability to land without runways and operate in confined areas. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP/business jet derived from the 737 MAX 9 airliner. In corporate layouts it usually seats roughly 25–50 passengers (though it can be configured higher), and its range is approximately 3,200–3,500 nautical miles, making it suited to intercontinental-style missions with airline‑class speed and runway requirements. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips and regional work. It commonly seats 9–14 passengers and has a typical range of about 800–1,000 nautical miles, prioritizing simplicity, low operating cost, and access to remote airfields.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew24
Total Seats2112
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeing
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats198
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2110
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats198
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485