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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing airplanes aimed at very different missions. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles; it typically carries roughly 16–24 passengers depending on configuration and offers on the order of 400–600 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter primarily for private and light commercial use; it seats 5 including the pilot and typically ranges around 300 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner/“bizliner” based on the 737 MAX 9; in airline service it can carry around 180–220 passengers, but in BBJ luxury layouts passenger counts are far lower (often a few dozen), with range roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on fit and tanks. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal aircraft with 6 seats and a typical range around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles, bridging owner‑flown utility and business travel.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew241
Total Seats21126
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
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
Configuration—Green Interior—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400012600
Lavatory——No
Galley Location——MID
Galley / Refreshment——Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 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)547—165
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