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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions. In category terms they offer vertical takeoff/landing and hover capability but much shorter point‑to‑point range than jets; typical practical ranges are roughly 500–600 nautical miles. Passenger capacity is usually in the high‑teens to low‑twenties, often around 19 passengers in an offshore layout (higher counts are possible with denser seating). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business airliner (based on the 737 MAX 9). It is in a different class entirely: a fixed‑wing VIP transport with intercontinental capability, roughly on the order of 3,000+ nautical miles, and a very wide capacity envelope—commonly configured for a few dozen VIP passengers but able to carry well over 150 in airline seating. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet positioned between these extremes. It offers jet speed with the flexibility to use shorter or less‑improved runways, with typical range around 2,000 nautical miles and seating commonly for about 6–10 passengers (up to roughly a dozen, depending on configuration).

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew2412
Total Seats2112621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45463762076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28351019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297712066807417
Standard Cabin Seats198619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats2110621
Max Cabin Seats28351019
Standard Cabin Seats198619
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
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition50004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)1485140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90