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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions, offering moderate range for a rotorcraft and typically carrying around 19 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible). The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston single‑engine helicopter aimed at training and utility flying, with short range compared with turbine helicopters and seating for about 4–5 people. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter positioned for personal, corporate, and light utility work, generally offering longer range than small piston helicopters and typically seating 5 (pilot plus four passengers). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business jet derived from the 737 MAX 9 airliner; it operates in a completely different category from the helicopters, with intercontinental‑class range compared with any rotorcraft here and a cabin that can be configured for VIP layouts with a few dozen passengers or higher-capacity airline-style seating when used as an airliner. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads on range and capacity, the H225 leads among the helicopters for lift and passenger count, and the R66 and 480B prioritize smaller crews and shorter missions.

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