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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical access to offshore platforms and remote sites. Their typical passenger loads are roughly 16–19 in high‑density seating (often fewer in VIP layouts). Range is comparatively short: about 450–500 nautical miles for the AW189 and around 450–540 nautical miles for the H225 depending on fit, reserves, and payload. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range airliner‑based business jet intended for intercontinental travel with airline levels of space. It can carry well over 100 passengers in dense airline seating, but BBJ/VIP configurations commonly seat far fewer (often a few dozen). Range is roughly 3,400–3,600 nautical miles, again highly dependent on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose‑built long‑range business jet focused on efficient, non‑stop intercontinental missions and access to smaller airports. Typical capacity is about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with a maximum around 19. Its range is about 6,000+ nautical miles, generally exceeding the BBJ MAX 9 while carrying far fewer people.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew2421
Total Seats21121721
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 98XAW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463766450651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats28351619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297712036900—
Standard Cabin Seats1981419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2421
Total Seats21101721
Max Cabin Seats28351619
Standard Cabin Seats1981419
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
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPW307DCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Horsepower2100——1983
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—280006722—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.480.257.8
Overall Height (ft)16.340.326.116.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—1695395
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—85
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140—