Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7
By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Boeing BBJ MAX 7 are “small” business/VIP jets derived from single-aisle airliners, aimed at private owners and compact delegations. The Airbus ACJ330neo and the Boeing BBJ 777-8/777-9 are large widebody VIP airliners suited to head-of-state and ultra-long-haul “flying residence” missions, while the Boeing BBJ 747-8 sits in the very-large, flagship widebody class, emphasizing space and prestige over fleet commonality. On range, the longest legs typically come from the BBJ 777-8 (ultra-long-range), followed by the ACJ330neo and the BBJ 747-8 (both intercontinental), then the BBJ 777-9 (very long but generally less than the -8), with the ACJ TwoTwenty and BBJ MAX 7 offering long-range regional-to-intercontinental capability but usually shorter than the widebodies. On passenger capacity, VIP layouts vary widely: BBJ 747-8 and ACJ330neo can be configured for large parties or expansive suites, the BBJ 777-9 and BBJ 777-8 support similarly high VIP capacities with substantial cabin volume, while the ACJ TwoTwenty and BBJ MAX 7 typically accommodate smaller groups in the dozens rather than the scores.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 747-8 | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | — | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 100 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Boeing |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ 747-8 | BBJ MAX 7 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 5650 | 9260 | 7000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | — | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | — | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | — | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 490 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $80,000,000 | $567,000,000 | $91,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | — | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | — | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | — | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | — | — | — |