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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.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ 737 MAXGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew 244
Total Seats161216
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyBBJ MAX 8G700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)565065557500
Max Cabin Seats183519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470516
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—812
Direct Operating Cost—$ 7,396—
Cabin
Cockpit—22
Min Crew—44
Total Seats—1016
Configuration—Green Interior—
Max Cabin Seats—3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9—
Standard Cabin Seats—812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000—
Crew Rest——Optional
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Engine
FADEC—Yes—
Model—LEAP-1BPearl 700
TBO (hrs)—On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)—2800018250
No. of Engines—22
Dimensions
Length (ft)—129.7109.9
Wingspan (ft)—117.9103
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—11.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)—7.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)—98.456.9
Overall Height (ft)—40.325.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—91.9—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1200—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——195