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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It trades speed and range for vertical lift and access to unimproved sites, typically carrying around 19 passengers in a transport layout and offering roughly 450–500 nm of practical range depending on payload and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter optimized for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttles; it generally seats about 7–8 passengers with a typical range around 300–350 nm. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9. It offers by far the greatest range and cabin volume in this group, commonly cited around 6,000–6,500 nm with auxiliary tanks, with passenger capacity varying widely by interior but often 25–50 in executive configurations (and far more in airline layout). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet balancing runway flexibility with jet speed; it typically carries 6–10 passengers and has about 2,000 nm of range, making it a middle ground between helicopters and the BBJ for point‑to‑point travel.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463762076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats283510
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771206680
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats283510
Standard Cabin Seats1986
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.223
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90