Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. The H225 is the heavier long‑range option, typically carrying more passengers (often around 16–19 in transport layouts) with practical mission ranges commonly in the roughly 400–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The AW189 is slightly smaller, generally configured for about 12–16 passengers, with range also in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile category, usually somewhat less than the H225 in comparable conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet based on the 737 MAX 9. It operates in a different category entirely: intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles (with auxiliary tanks) and typical VIP passenger counts often around 25–50+, though it can be configured for many more. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop for owner‑operators, optimized for shorter business trips with about 4–6 passengers and a range roughly around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles depending on power settings and payload.