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

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to vertical‑lift missions (offshore transport, search and rescue, utility). Its typical range is roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries around 16–19 passengers in transport seating. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner in the business‑jet category, optimized for intercontinental travel and high comfort. It can fly roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles, and its passenger capacity varies widely with cabin configuration, typically about 25–50 in executive layouts (far more in airline seating). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short‑haul regional, cargo, and rugged-field operations. Range is about 900–1,100 nautical miles, and it generally seats up to 9–14 passengers depending on regulatory and interior configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel. Range is about 1,900–2,100 nautical miles, with typical seating for 8–9 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 5.34
Min Crew242
Total Seats211210
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats28359
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771207540
Standard Cabin Seats1988
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211010
Max Cabin Seats28359
Standard Cabin Seats1988
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025230
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)280004119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.452.5
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.956.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.7
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10