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Airbus Acj319 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus ACJ320 and Boeing BBJ MAX 8 are VIP airliners based on narrow‑body commercial jets, while the Gulfstream G700 is a purpose‑built large‑cabin business jet. In category terms, the ACJ320 and BBJ MAX 8 typically offer the greatest cabin floor area and the most flexibility for multi‑zone layouts, but they also generally require airline‑class airport infrastructure and longer runways than the G700. The G700 is optimized for business aviation operations, commonly providing easier access to smaller airports. On range, the BBJ MAX 8 is generally marketed with roughly 6,000+ nautical miles capability depending on configuration, the ACJ320 is typically in a similar long‑range VIP airliner band (often cited around 6,000 nm, configuration dependent), and the G700 is a long‑range business jet around 7,500 nm class, often leading the group for nonstop mission length. For passenger capacity, ACJ320 and BBJ MAX 8 can be configured for higher totals, from a few dozen up to well over 100 in dense layouts, while VIP configurations often seat around 19–50. The G700 usually seats fewer, commonly about 10–19 in typical executive layouts.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAXGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew44
Total Seats1216
ManufacturerBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)65557500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)71700
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1016
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1BPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
No. of Engines22
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