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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility transport. It typically carries around 19 passengers (higher in dense seating) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on mission profile and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9; in executive layouts it usually carries a few dozen passengers (often ~25–50, but can be configured higher) and 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 optimized for speed and efficiency, generally seating 4–6 passengers with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned below the TBM in size and performance, typically seating up to 6 with a range around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles. In short, the H225 prioritizes vertical lift and access, the BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes long‑haul capacity and comfort, while the TBM 960 and M600 SLS serve owner‑pilots needing fast, flexible point‑to‑point travel.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211266
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9TBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454637617301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2835——
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297712029082200
Standard Cabin Seats19844
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211065
Max Cabin Seats2835——
Standard Cabin Seats19844
Configuration—Green Interior——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—96.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—240001439012600
Lavatory——NoNo
Galley Location——MIDMID
Galley / Refreshment———Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BTBM 960PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition35003600
Horsepower2100—850600
No. of Engines22—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—28000——
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.435.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3—11.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123165
Wingspan (ft)—117.942.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)—11.644.1
Cabin Height (ft)—7.14.14
Cabin Length (ft)—107.213.412.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1485——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———20