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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and SAR rather than point‑to‑point airline travel. Its typical practical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, and it usually carries roughly 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter used for training, patrol, and utility work; its range is also a few hundred nautical miles and passenger capacity is typically 4–5 including the pilot. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft designed for fast regional travel; it commonly seats about 6–9 passengers and offers a range roughly in the 1,400–1,800 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner derivative; in corporate layouts it often carries around 25–50 passengers (far more in airline seating) and can reach roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, making it the clear leader for intercontinental range and cabin volume.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew241
Total Seats21128
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats28357
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771203775
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21108
Max Cabin Seats28357
Standard Cabin Seats1986
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
LavatoryNo
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)28000
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.447.3
Overall Height (ft)16.340.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.947.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2