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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business jets aimed at long‑range corporate/VIP transport. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 is typically the longest-legged, offering roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration, enabling intercontinental city pairs. The Gulfstream G700 is also ultra‑long‑range at about 7,500 nautical miles in typical high‑speed cruise planning, optimized for nonstop global travel. By contrast, the H225 and S-92 have helicopter-range profiles, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 450–550 nm typical, mission dependent), trading speed and range for vertical lift and access to remote sites. For passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 can be configured for very high density (well over 100) but in VIP layouts often carries a few dozen. The G700 typically seats around 12–19. The H225 and S-92 commonly carry around 16–19 passengers in offshore layouts, with higher max seating possible depending on rules and interiors.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew2442
Total Seats21121621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463767500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28351919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771207417
Standard Cabin Seats1981219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2442
Total Seats21101621
Max Cabin Seats28351919
Standard Cabin Seats1981219
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.340.325.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)1485140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195