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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to short‑ to medium‑range missions such as offshore transport and SAR; its practical range is roughly 450–700 nm depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in an oil‑and‑gas style configuration (more in high‑density layouts). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner in the large‑cabin/head‑of‑state category; with auxiliary tanks it is commonly marketed around 6,000–6,600 nm, and while it can seat well over 150 in airline layout, VIP configurations often carry roughly 25–60 with bedrooms, lounges, and conference space. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑pilot/business utility class; it offers about 1,400–1,700 nm range and seats typically 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet; range is about 7,500 nm, and it usually accommodates around 10–19 passengers in high‑comfort cabin layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.25—
Min Crew2414
Total Seats2112616
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)454637617307500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.56—
Max Cabin Seats2835—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771202908—
Standard Cabin Seats198412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 744—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2414
Total Seats2110616
Max Cabin Seats2835—19
Standard Cabin Seats198412
Configuration—Green Interior——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—96.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400014390—
Lavatory——No—
Galley Location——MIDFWD
Crew Rest———Optional
Jump Seat———Yes
Lavatory Location———FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500On Condition
Horsepower2100—850—
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)—28000—18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.435.3109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3—25.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123—
Wingspan (ft)—117.942.1103
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—11.648.2
Cabin Height (ft)—7.14.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)—107.213.456.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1485——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———195