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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions; it typically carries around 19 passengers in a transport layout and has a practical range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP/business airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9; it is in the large‑cabin “bizliner” category, can be fitted for anything from a spacious executive layout to high‑density seating, and offers intercontinental range in the roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short‑haul regional, cargo, and rugged-field operations; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers and typically flies about 800–1,000 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft; it usually seats 4–6 passengers and offers about 1,200–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on speed and load.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.25
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771202908
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats1984
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.435.3
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)117.942.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485