Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 sit in the “large-cabin narrowbody” category, suited to shorter intercontinental missions with relatively moderate headcount; the TwoTwenty typically offers longer range than an ACJ320 and both are commonly configured for roughly a couple of dozen to around 50 passengers depending on layout. The Airbus ACJ350 moves into the “ultra-long-range widebody” category, designed for true global reach and far larger cabin volume, often configured for on the order of 25–60+ passengers with very long range. Boeing’s BBJ MAX 7, MAX 8, and MAX 9 are “large-cabin narrowbodies,” generally offering intercontinental range that varies by model, with MAX 7 typically the longest-legged of the three and typical VIP capacities broadly similar to ACJ narrowbodies (roughly 20–50). The Boeing BBJ 777-8 and 777-9 are “ultra-long-range widebodies,” with the 777-8 generally optimized for longer range and the 777-9 for more cabin space, commonly configured around 25–80+ passengers. The BBJ 747-8 is a “very large widebody” with exceptional cabin volume and long range, often configured roughly 50–100+ passengers.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ350 | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 747-8 | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 100 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Boeing | Boeing | Boeing |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ350 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ 747-8 | BBJ MAX 7 | BBJ MAX 8 | BBJ MAX 9 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | — | — | 35 | 35 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | — | 71700 | 77120 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | — | — | Honeywell | Honeywell |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 490 | 470 | 470 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $366,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $567,000,000 | $91,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $107,700,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | — | 5650 | 9260 | 7000 | 6555 | 6376 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | — | — | $ 15.74 | $ 15.74 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | — | — | $ 1.97 | $ 1.97 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | — | — | $ 7,396 | $ 7,396 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 |
| Configuration | — | — | — | — | Green Interior | Green Interior |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 35 | 35 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 24000 | 24000 |
| Engine | ||||||
| Model | Trent XWB 84 | — | — | — | LEAP-1B | LEAP-1B |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 43985 | — | — | — | — | — |
| FADEC | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | — | — | — | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 28000 | 28000 |
| No. of Engines | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 219 ft 2 in | — | — | — | 129.7 | 138.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 212 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 117.9 | 117.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 98.4 | 107.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 55 ft 11 in | — | — | — | 40.3 | 40.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 30,162 cu ft | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 2,905 sq ft | — | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 91.9 | 100.6 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1200 | 1485 |