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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters designed for offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; they trade speed and range for vertical lift and access to small landing zones. Typical range for each is roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks, with passenger capacity commonly in the high‑teens (about 16–19) in transport layouts. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, utility, and training roles; it carries about 4–5 people including the pilot and has a much shorter typical range, roughly 300 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business jet based on the 737 MAX 9, built for intercity and transoceanic missions; it offers far greater speed and range than the helicopters, commonly around 3,200–3,600 nautical miles, with a VIP cabin typically configured for a few dozen passengers, though the airframe can seat well over 150 in airline layout. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads on range and capacity, while the helicopters lead on point‑to‑point access.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats211221
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546376439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats283519
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929771207417
Standard Cabin Seats19819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211021
Max Cabin Seats283519
Standard Cabin Seats19819
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.4
Overall Height (ft)16.340.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)1485140