Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best viewed as a “large-cabin airliner-based” business jet: it offers the most interior floor area and typically the highest practical passenger capacity for private/VIP missions, commonly configured for roughly 18–40 passengers depending on layout. Its range is long-haul class at about 5,650 nautical miles, making it well suited to intercontinental flying with generous cabin space. The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX (most commonly the BBJ 737-7) is also airliner-derived but optimized for longer reach than typical corporate jets, with advertised range around 6,000–7,000 nautical miles depending on variant and fit. Passenger capacity varies widely; in VIP configurations it often targets roughly 19–50 passengers, balancing range, baggage, and amenities. The Gulfstream G700 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet with a smaller cabin than the ACJ/BBJ but very high-end private-jet efficiency and airport flexibility. It is typically arranged for about 10–19 passengers and offers range around 7,500 nautical miles, generally the longest of the three.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ MAX 8 | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 6555 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 35 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 71700 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | — | 10 | 16 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 35 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | — |
| Model | — | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 129.7 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 11.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 7.1 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 98.4 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 40.3 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 91.9 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 1200 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 |