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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and utility work rather than long‑distance executive travel. Their typical range is a few hundred nautical miles (about 450–550 nm depending on payload and reserves), and capacity is generally in the high‑teens to around 20 passengers in transport layouts, though VIP fits usually carry fewer for comfort. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, optimized for intercontinental missions. With auxiliary fuel tanks it is commonly cited around 6,000–6,500 nm range, and while the airframe can seat well over 150 in airline configuration, BBJ interiors usually carry roughly 25–50 passengers with lounges and bedrooms. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jet. It offers about 6,450 nm range and typically seats about 8–16 passengers in a high‑end cabin, prioritizing nonstop city‑pairs and access to smaller airports over sheer cabin volume.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew2422
Total Seats21121721
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 98XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463766450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28351619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120369007417
Standard Cabin Seats1981419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 3,068
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 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2422
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-1BPW307DCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Horsepower2100——2520
No. of Engines2231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—280006722—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.480.2—
Overall Height (ft)16.340.326.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—1695775
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—140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140—