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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; it typically carries around 19 passengers in an airline-style layout and has a range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, trading speed and runway independence for shorter legs than fixed‑wing aircraft. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range corporate airliner based on the 737 MAX 9; it is in a different class entirely, offering intercontinental range of roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles and cabin configurations that commonly seat a few dozen passengers in VIP comfort (while the airframe can seat far more in airline layout). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient regional missions; it typically carries 6–8 passengers and offers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter for short-range utility and private travel; it generally seats 4 passengers plus a pilot and has a range around 300–350 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74—
Min Crew241
Total Seats21128
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
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
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400024000
Lavatory——No
Galley / Refreshment——No
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100—850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 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