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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density layout (fewer in VIP) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, trading speed and altitude for vertical lift and access to remote sites. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, positioned for head‑of‑state and corporate shuttle missions. In BBJ configuration it commonly seats a few dozen up to roughly 50 passengers (far fewer than airline layouts) and provides intercontinental capability, typically about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/corporate category. It carries up to 6 occupants (pilot plus up to 5) and delivers roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet aimed at business travel and mixed passenger/cargo use, often seating about 6–10 passengers, with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles and the flexibility to use shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211266
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454637617302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats283510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297712029086680
Standard Cabin Seats19846
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211066
Max Cabin Seats283510
Standard Cabin Seats19846
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001439023500
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition35005000
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.435.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)117.942.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.645.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.423
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90