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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and utility missions; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers (depending on interior) and has a range on the order of roughly 500–650 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over speed. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner derivative suited to intercontinental travel; in executive layouts it commonly seats a few dozen (often 25–50) with strong range typically around 5,000–6,500 nautical miles, while in dense airline seating it can exceed 200 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short‑haul, rugged operations; it usually carries 9–14 passengers with a typical range roughly 800–1,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for short and unimproved runways; it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers with a range around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, offering faster point‑to‑point travel than turboprops while remaining more flexible than large airliners.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463762076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats283510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771206680
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats283510
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400023500
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—280003435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—11.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)—7.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)—107.223
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1485—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90