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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and VIP transport, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at very different missions. In category, the H225 and S‑92 offer vertical lift and hover capability, trading speed and range for access to remote or confined landing areas; the BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business airliner derived from the 737 MAX family; the Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips. For range, the BBJ MAX 9 is the clear leader, typically around 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration, while the Grand Caravan EX is roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles. The H225 and S‑92 generally sit lower, commonly around 450–600 nautical miles with reserves and mission equipment. Passenger capacity also differs: BBJ MAX 9 can seat well over 100 in airline layout but is usually fitted for roughly 25–50 VIP passengers; the Grand Caravan EX typically carries about 9–14; the H225 and S‑92 commonly carry about 16–24 depending on interior and mission.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats211221
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats283519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771207417
Standard Cabin Seats19819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211021
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19819
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)1485140