Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty, ACJ320neo, and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX sit in the “VIP airliner” category, offering the most cabin volume and typically accommodating the largest groups. The ACJ TwoTwenty is a long-range corporate/VIP airliner suited to carrying roughly a couple dozen passengers in a high-comfort layout, with intercontinental range. The ACJ320neo is similar in category but generally emphasizes even longer range, also commonly configured for a few tens of passengers. The BBJ 737 MAX likewise targets large-party executive travel with a spacious cabin and intercontinental capability, usually carrying comparable numbers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 900LX are large-cabin long-range business jets. They carry fewer people than VIP airliners but still typically handle around 12–16 passengers in executive configurations, with the 7X generally offering very long range and the 900LX also optimized for long-range missions. The Daher TBM 910 is a single-engine turboprop, best viewed as an owner-operator aircraft for small groups. It carries about 4–6 passengers and has a much shorter range than the large jets and VIP airliners, though it remains capable for regional and some medium-length trips.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Daher TBM 910 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | $ 15.74 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ MAX 8 | TBM 910 | 7X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 5650 | 6555 | 1730 | 5950 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | 35 | — | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | 71700 | 2908 | 33600 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | $ 7,396 | $ 744 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Honeywell | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 330 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $4,250,000 | $53,800,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 10 | 6 | 17 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 35 | — | 16 | 14 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 14 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | 6.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | 14390 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | FWD | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre | Galley | Galley |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | Yes | No |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | LEAP-1B | PT6A-66D | PW307A | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | 3500 | 7200 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | 28000 | — | 6402 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 850 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 37 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 291 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | — | 129.7 | 35.3 | 76.7 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | 117.9 | 42.1 | 86 | 70.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 11.6 | 4 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 7.1 | 4.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | — | 98.4 | 13.4 | 39.1 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 40.3 | 14.3 | 25.7 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | 123 | 1552 | 1264 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | 1200 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 10.7 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 91.9 | — | 26.2 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 30 | 140 | 127 |