Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to vertical-lift missions such as offshore transport and search-and-rescue. Compared with the fixed‑wing aircraft here, its range is shorter and it typically carries around 16–24 passengers depending on configuration. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, VIP-configured airliner (business jetliner). It offers the greatest intercity range of this group—roughly 6,000+ nautical miles in typical BBJ configurations—and can be fitted for high‑density travel (well over 100 seats) or luxurious VIP layouts that commonly carry a few dozen passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a heavy business jet aimed at long nonstop trips, with a range around 3,900 nautical miles and a typical executive capacity of about 13–14 passengers, emphasizing cabin comfort and baggage volume. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop in the light business category, with a range on the order of 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and seating typically for about 6–7 passengers, trading ultimate range and cabin volume for efficiency and speed on shorter routes.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 15.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 12 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Boeing | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | BBJ MAX 9 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6376 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 1.97 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 35 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 77120 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 7,396 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 470 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $107,700,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 10 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 35 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 6 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 24000 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | LEAP-1B | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 138.4 | 47.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 40.3 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 11.6 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 107.2 | 14.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 1485 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 35.2 |