Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine, medium/heavy helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions, while the Enstrom 480B is a much smaller single‑engine light helicopter typically used for training, patrol, and short‑range utility work. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large long‑range business jet based on the 737 MAX 9 airliner, positioned for intercity or intercontinental executive transport rather than vertical lift. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 is in a different class, commonly configured for roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on options and payload. The H225 and AW189 are broadly comparable medium/long‑range helicopters, typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often around 450–500 nm in practical transport configurations, with mission profile dependent). The Enstrom 480B is shorter range, generally a couple hundred nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 can carry dozens in airline layout but is usually fitted with far fewer in VIP configurations. The H225 is typically up to about 19 passengers, the AW189 up to around 16–19 depending on layout, and the Enstrom 480B carries up to 5 including the pilot.