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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; both typically carry about 18–19 passengers in a high‑density layout (more in some configurations) and offer practical ranges on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B sits at the opposite end of the rotorcraft spectrum: it is a light single‑engine helicopter primarily used for training, utility, and personal transport, generally carrying 4–5 occupants with a much shorter range, roughly around 200–300 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business jetliner based on the 737 MAX 9; it is in a different category entirely, cruising faster and farther than the helicopters, with range commonly cited around 3,000+ nautical miles (configuration dependent). Passenger capacity varies widely by interior: it can be outfitted for a relatively small VIP group or for a large airline‑style load, far exceeding the helicopters and the Enstrom.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats211221
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats283519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771207417
Standard Cabin Seats19819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211021
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19819
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)1485140