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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore and utility missions rather than long‑range fixed‑wing travel. It typically carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP layouts) and has a practical range on the order of 500–700 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9. In executive configurations it generally carries roughly 25–50 passengers (far more in airline seating) and offers intercontinental reach of about 6,000–6,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for high‑end corporate and government travel. It commonly seats about 10–19 passengers and is rated around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” light/midsize business aircraft optimized for shorter runways and flexible operations. It typically carries 6–10 passengers and has a range roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, depending on load and conditions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew2441
Total Seats2112166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9G700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454637675002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28351910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771206680
Standard Cabin Seats198126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2441
Total Seats2110166
Max Cabin Seats28351910
Standard Cabin Seats198126
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)28000182503435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4109.952.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.325.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.910355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.256.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590