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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing jets, so their strengths differ sharply. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine rotorcraft used for offshore transport and SAR; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in airline-style seating (more in high-density layouts) and offers roughly 500–700 nautical miles of range depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine utility helicopter, usually seating 4–5, with a much shorter typical range in the ~200–300 nautical mile class. The BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9; it can be outfitted for about 25–50 passengers in executive configurations (far more in airline seating) and provides intercontinental-range capability on the order of ~6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” in the light business jet category, commonly carrying 6–10 passengers, with about ~2,000 nautical miles of range and the added advantage of operating from shorter or semi‑prepared runways.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463762076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats283510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771206680
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats283510
Standard Cabin Seats1986
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.223
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90