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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and utility work rather than long overland travel; it typically offers a few hundred nautical miles of range (often in the 400–500 nm class depending on fit) and carries roughly 16–19 passengers in a high‑density transport layout. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9; it is built for intercontinental missions with range on the order of about 6,000+ nautical miles and, in executive configurations, usually carries a few dozen passengers (often around 20–50 depending on cabin design) rather than its much higher airline capacity. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility aircraft suited to short and unimproved strips; it typically reaches about 900–1,200 nautical miles and seats up to 9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑turboprop personal aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots; it generally ranges around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles and seats up to 6.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPiper
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771202200
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21105
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats1984
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.340.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14
Cabin Length (ft)107.212.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20