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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Daher TBM 960 are fixed‑wing airplanes, so they serve very different missions. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine transport helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility work, carrying roughly 19 passengers (configuration dependent) with a typical range on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and light utility, typically seating 4–5 people with a range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9; as a business jet it usually carries a few dozen passengers in a high‑comfort layout, but can be configured for far more, and it offers intercontinental range of roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles (depending on configuration). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft for owner‑pilots and small teams, typically seating 4–6, with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.25
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
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 TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats1984
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 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)547123
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