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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density layout (often fewer in VIP/mission fit) and offers medium range for a helicopter, roughly on the order of 400–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and personal/utility use; it generally seats about 4–5 people and has a shorter helicopter range, roughly around 200–300 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑mid/light business jet optimized for short‑to‑medium trips; it typically seats about 8–9 passengers in executive configuration and has a range around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large corporate airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9; in VIP form it usually accommodates a few dozen passengers (often roughly 25–50, depending on layout) and delivers long range, approximately 6,000+ nautical miles, making it the clear leader for intercontinental missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 5.34
Min Crew242
Total Seats211210
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats28359
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771207540
Standard Cabin Seats1988
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211010
Max Cabin Seats28359
Standard Cabin Seats1988
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025230
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)280004119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.452.5
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.956.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.7
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10