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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range fixed‑wing business jet, so their roles and performance differ sharply. The BBJ MAX 9 sits in the large VIP airliner category, optimized for intercontinental travel; it offers the greatest range by far (typically on the order of 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, often fitted for roughly a few dozen VIP passengers but capable of seating well over 100 in airline-style layouts. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; it carries roughly 19 passengers in typical layouts and has a medium range for a helicopter (around 500–700 nautical miles, mission dependent). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility use; it seats about 4 passengers plus a pilot (commonly described as 5 seats total) and has a shorter range, roughly 300–350 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74
Min Crew24
Total Seats2112
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeing
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats2835
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192977120
Standard Cabin Seats198
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2110
Max Cabin Seats2835
Standard Cabin Seats198
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485