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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used mainly for offshore transport, search and rescue, and government missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout (higher in high‑density configurations) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and mission equipment. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, optimized for comfort and endurance rather than high seating density. In executive layouts it commonly carries a few dozen passengers, but it can be configured for far more if desired. Its range is roughly about 6,000 nautical miles, enabling intercontinental missions. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose‑built business jet, typically seating about 12–19 passengers in luxury cabins, with a range around 7,500 nautical miles. Compared with the BBJ MAX 9, it usually carries fewer people but often offers higher cruise speed and private‑jet flexibility; compared with the H225, it trades vertical lift for vastly greater speed and range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74—
Min Crew244
Total Seats211216
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45463767500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97—
Max Cabin Seats283519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120—
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew244
Total Seats211016
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000—
Crew Rest——Optional
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)—2800018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.340.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—117.9103
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—11.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)—7.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)—107.256.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1485—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——195