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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing jet. It fits the rotorcraft category for offshore, SAR, and utility missions, typically carrying around 19 passengers in transport seating, with a practical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm depending on fit and reserves). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner based on a narrowbody transport jet. It offers the longest range of this group, roughly about 3,200–3,600 nm depending on configuration, and the highest passenger potential, commonly arranged for dozens of passengers in executive layouts (often 25–50+). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental missions, offering about 6,000+ nm range and typically seating around 12–16 passengers in executive comfort. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet in the super‑midsize/large category, with transoceanic capability but less reach than the 8X, roughly around 3,900–4,000 nm, and usually configured for about 13–14 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 7.66
Min Crew242
Total Seats211217
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 98X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463766450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats283516
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297712036900
Standard Cabin Seats19814
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew242
Total Seats211017
Max Cabin Seats283516
Standard Cabin Seats19814
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—910.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400029200
Lavatory——2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)—280006722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—1695
Wingspan (ft)—117.986.3
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)—11.67.7
Cabin Height (ft)—7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)—107.242.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1485—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140