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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Daher TBM 960 are fixed‑wing business aircraft, so their strengths differ sharply. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range transport helicopter typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions; it generally carries around 19 passengers (high‑density layouts can be higher) and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range depending on fuel, payload, and reserves. The MD 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter suited to EMS, police, and corporate missions; it typically carries about 7–8 people with an approximate 300–350 nautical mile class range. Among airplanes, the BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner-derived business jet designed for intercontinental travel; in executive configurations it commonly seats a few dozen passengers (often around 25–50), with range on the order of about 6,000 nautical miles. The TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast, efficient regional travel; it typically seats 4–6 passengers with about a 1,500–1,700 nautical mile class range.

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