AIR.ONE

Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are rotorcraft aimed at vertical-lift missions, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for longer point‑to‑point travel. In category terms, the H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter for offshore, SAR, and utility work, whereas the 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter often used for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle. The BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on a narrow‑body jet transport, and the Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft. Range differs sharply: the BBJ MAX 9 typically reaches roughly 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks, far beyond the Avanti EVO at about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. Helicopter ranges are shorter, with the H225 commonly around 450–600 nautical miles depending on fit, and the 902 Explorer roughly 300–400 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also spans wide: BBJ MAX 9 interiors vary but commonly seat a few dozen in VIP layouts (and up to about 200+ in airline density). The Avanti EVO typically carries 6–9. The H225 usually seats around 16–19, and the 902 Explorer about 7–10.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew241
Total Seats21128
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats28357
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771203775
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21108
Max Cabin Seats28357
Standard Cabin Seats1986
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
LavatoryNo
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)28000
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.447.3
Overall Height (ft)16.340.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.947.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2