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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets, so their mission profiles differ sharply. The H225 is a heavy, long-range rotorcraft optimized for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work, typically carrying around 19 passengers, with a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The 902 Explorer is a lighter twin-engine helicopter suited to corporate, EMS, and law-enforcement roles, commonly seating about 8–10 passengers, with a typical range around 300–400 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range business jet aimed at high-end corporate travel, usually configured for about 13–19 passengers, with a range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner-class business jet with far more cabin volume; it can be fitted for a few dozen passengers in luxury layouts (often ~25–50), and offers long-range capability broadly in the ~6,000–6,500 nautical mile class depending on configuration.

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