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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions; their practical range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm depending on load and reserves). Passenger capacity is generally in the mid‑teens: the AW189 commonly seats about 16–19, while the larger H225 is often configured around 16–19 with higher payload capability. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane aimed at short‑haul regional, cargo, and remote operations. It typically carries about 9–14 passengers and offers a range on the order of roughly 900–1,000+ nm, varying with payload and fuel reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP/business jet airliner based on the 737 MAX 9. It is in a different category entirely, trading vertical‑lift capability for speed and intercontinental reach, with range roughly around 6,000–6,500 nm. Passenger capacity depends on interior fit, commonly a few dozen in VIP layouts but capable of well over 100 in airline‑style seating.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats211221
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats283519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats19819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats211021
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19819
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.457.8
Overall Height (ft)16.340.316.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
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)148585