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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, suited to offshore and utility missions. Its practical range is roughly 400–500 nautical miles, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers (higher-density seating is possible, but comfort and mission equipment usually reduce capacity). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips. It commonly carries 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with a typical range around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on premium travel. It usually seats about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and offers approximately 6,450 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop intercontinental trips. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, VIP‑configured airliner in the business-jet category. In corporate/VIP layouts it often accommodates roughly 25–50 passengers (and can be configured for more), with range on the order of about 6,000–6,500 nautical miles, combining long haul capability with the space of a narrowbody cabin.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 7.66
Min Crew242
Total Seats211217
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 98X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463766450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats283516
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297712036900
Standard Cabin Seats19814
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew242
Total Seats211017
Max Cabin Seats283516
Standard Cabin Seats19814
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280006722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140