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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP lift; it typically carries around 19 passengers (higher in high‑density utility layouts) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–600 nautical miles depending on fuel, payload, and mission equipment. Boeing’s BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP/business jet based on the 737 MAX 9; it operates as a large-cabin airliner‑class aircraft with typical executive configurations often around 25–50 passengers (it can be fitted much higher), and it offers intercontinental-style legs, commonly cited around 3,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle; it usually seats about 8–10 passengers and typically ranges roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter for private and utility roles; it seats up to 5 (including pilot) and typically ranges about 300 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew24
Total Seats2112
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeing
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats198
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2110
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats198
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485