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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business aircraft. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range rotorcraft typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility transport; it generally carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout and has a practical range on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter best suited to short missions; it typically seats a pilot plus four passengers, with range roughly around 300 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range purpose‑built business jet optimized for high speed, cabin comfort, and intercontinental missions; it typically accommodates about 10–19 passengers and can fly roughly 7,500 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, VIP‑configured airliner platform; it can be outfitted for very high passenger counts compared with business jets (commonly dozens, depending on configuration) and offers long range for a large-cabin aircraft, roughly in the 6,000–6,500 nautical mile class, trading some range for higher capacity versus the G700.

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