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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in transport seating and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks, with the key advantage being vertical takeoff/landing and hover capability rather than speed or long range. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP/business jet based on the 737 MAX 9 airliner. In executive layouts it generally carries a few dozen passengers (often around 25–50, though it can be configured more densely), and it delivers intercontinental reach of roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles, emphasizing high cruise speed and cabin volume. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short fields. It commonly seats about 9–14 passengers and has a typical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles, trading speed for simplicity and field performance. The Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter, usually carrying 4–5 people, with a range roughly 250–350 nautical miles, suited to training, patrol, and short‑haul lift.

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