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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, SAR, and VIP lift. It trades speed and range for vertical access, carrying about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (fewer in VIP) with a typical range around 450–600 nm depending on fuel and mission equipment. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter aimed at urban, law‑enforcement, EMS, and short‑haul VIP work; it generally seats about 6–8 passengers with a typical range roughly 250–350 nm. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, designed for intercontinental travel at jet speeds; VIP configurations commonly accommodate roughly 25–50 passengers (and can be higher if configured more densely), with range on the order of about 3,200–3,600 nm depending on options. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal aircraft, optimized for owner‑pilots and short business trips; it typically carries 5–6 people with range around 1,400–1,600 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPiper
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2835—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929771202200
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21105
Max Cabin Seats2835—
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400012600
Lavatory——No
Galley Location——MID
Galley / Refreshment——Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—28000—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.340.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—165
Wingspan (ft)—117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)—11.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)—7.14
Cabin Length (ft)—107.212.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—100.6—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1485—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——20