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 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320 are narrowbody/VIP airliners suited to corporate shuttle missions; both typically carry a few dozen passengers in high-comfort layouts, with the TwoTwenty generally offering longer range than an ACJ320 and cabin space closer to a small widebody feel. The Airbus ACJ350 is a large widebody/VIP airliner designed for very long-haul flying, usually outfitted for a few dozen to roughly fifty-plus passengers, and ranges on the order of about 10,000+ nautical miles depending on variant and fit. Boeing’s BBJ MAX 7, MAX 8, and MAX 9 are narrowbody VIP airliners; passenger counts commonly fall in the tens, with range increasing across the family but generally around the mid‑to‑upper 6,000 nautical mile class for VIP missions. The Boeing BBJ 747-8 is an ultra-large widebody with the greatest cabin volume and can be configured for several dozen up to well over 100 passengers, with very long intercontinental range. The BBJ 777-8 and 777-9 are large widebodies; both target ultra-long range, with the 777-8 typically longer-legged and the 777-9 offering more cabin volume and seating. Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X are purpose-built large business jets; they typically seat about 12–18 and offer long range, with the 8X generally longer-range than the 7X.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ350 | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 747-8 | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 100 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Boeing | Boeing | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ350 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ 747-8 | BBJ MAX 7 | BBJ MAX 8 | BBJ MAX 9 | 7X | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | — | — | 35 | 35 | 16 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | — | 71700 | 77120 | 33600 | 36900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | — | — | Honeywell | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 490 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $366,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $567,000,000 | $91,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | — | 5650 | 9260 | 7000 | 6555 | 6376 | 5950 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | — | — | $ 15.74 | $ 15.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | — | — | $ 1.97 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | — | — | $ 7,396 | $ 7,396 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 17 | 17 |
| Configuration | — | — | — | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 35 | 35 | 16 | 16 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 24000 | 24000 | 29200 | 29200 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3900 | 3900 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| Model | Trent XWB 84 | — | — | — | LEAP-1B | LEAP-1B | PW307A | PW307D |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 43985 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FADEC | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | — | — | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 28000 | 28000 | 6402 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 219 ft 2 in | — | — | — | 129.7 | 138.4 | 76.7 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 212 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 117.9 | 117.9 | 86 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 11.6 | 11.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 98.4 | 107.2 | 39.1 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 55 ft 11 in | — | — | — | 40.3 | 40.3 | 25.7 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 30,162 cu ft | — | — | — | — | — | 1552 | 1695 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 2,905 sq ft | — | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 91.9 | 100.6 | 26.2 | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1200 | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | 140 |