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).
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 15.74 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 12 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Boeing | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | BBJ MAX 9 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6376 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 77120 | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 7,396 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 470 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $107,700,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9.3 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 23500 | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | LEAP-1B | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 3435 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 138.4 | 52.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 40.3 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — | 775 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 55.8 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 11.6 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 7.1 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 107.2 | 23 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 1485 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 | — |