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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 RulesIFRIFR
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 Seats283519
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 TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2414
Total Seats2110616
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats198412
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500On Condition
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.435.3109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.340.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)117.942.1103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat 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