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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and government/military missions. It operates in the rotorcraft category with a practical range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, and it generally carries about 19 passengers (or fewer with specialized interiors). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, airline‑derived VIP/business jet based on the 737 MAX 9. It sits in the large business/VIP jet category, offering intercontinental range typically cited around 6,000–6,600 nautical miles with auxiliary tanks and a low‑density layout, and it can accommodate very high passenger counts depending on configuration—often a few dozen in VIP layouts, with the airframe capable of far more in airline seating. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft in the light/private category. Its range is roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, and it usually seats 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, emphasizing speed and efficiency for smaller groups.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.25
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats2835—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771202908
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$4,450,000
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats2835—
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—96.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400014390
Lavatory——No
Galley Location——MID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500
Horsepower2100—850
No. of Engines22—
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)—28000—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.435.3
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3—
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123
Wingspan (ft)—117.942.1
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)—11.64
Cabin Height (ft)—7.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)—107.213.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1485—