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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range, twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries about 19 passengers (higher in dense seating), and its practical range is roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and mission profile. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range business jet based on the 737 MAX 9, intended for corporate or VIP transport. In business configurations it often seats roughly 25–50 passengers (more if configured densely), and it offers intercontinental range on the order of about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles with typical BBJ-style interiors and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter optimized for training, patrol, and personal/utility flying. It generally seats 4–5 occupants including the pilot, and its range is typically around 250–350 nautical miles depending on fuel, payload, and conditions. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads by a wide margin in range and passenger capacity, the H225 bridges utility and medium passenger lift with rotorcraft flexibility, and the 480B is the smallest, shortest‑range option focused on simplicity and lower operating scale.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew24
Total Seats2112
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeing
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats198
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2110
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats198
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485