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Airbus Acj319 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Gulfstream G650er

Airbus ACJ320 and Boeing BBJ MAX 8 sit in the “airliner-based” VIP category, offering wide, customizable cabins suited to office/bedroom layouts and larger delegations, while the Gulfstream G650ER is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for speed, altitude, and private-jet operating flexibility. On range, the G650ER is typically the longest-legged of the three at about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The BBJ MAX 8 is also intercontinental, commonly cited around 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration and tanks. The ACJ320 is broadly similar long-range VIP transport, often quoted roughly in the 5,700–6,000 nautical mile class depending on version and fit. For passenger capacity, the ACJ320 and BBJ MAX 8 can carry the most in high-density airline layouts, but in VIP configurations they’re usually arranged for roughly 25–50 passengers (sometimes more for shuttle-style use). The G650ER typically carries fewer, often around 12–19 in executive layouts, prioritizing space per passenger and nonstop range.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAXGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.39
Min Crew44
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65557500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7170049500
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.7
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400031900
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800016900
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.799.8
Wingspan (ft)117.999.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.5
Cabin Length (ft)98.446.9
Overall Height (ft)40.325.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.932.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235