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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter built for utility, offshore transport, and search‑and‑rescue missions. It typically carries roughly 16–19 passengers in a transport layout and has a practical range on the order of about 400–500 nautical miles, trading speed and altitude for the ability to hover, land vertically, and operate from confined sites. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP/business jetliner based on a narrow‑body airliner platform. In private configurations it commonly carries a few dozen passengers (often around 25–50 depending on layout), and it offers intercontinental range in the ballpark of about 6,000+ nautical miles, emphasizing comfort, speed, and global city‑pair capability from conventional runways. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and small business travel. It generally seats 5–6 passengers and delivers a range around roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, favoring efficiency and access to shorter airports over the capacity and reach of large jets.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFRIFR
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
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 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)547165
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