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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189

In category, the Airbus ACJ320neo, Airbus ACJ350, and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are large-cabin VIP airliners (business jets derived from commercial single-aisle and widebody platforms), while the Leonardo AW139, AW169, and AW189 are twin‑engine VIP helicopters ranging from light-intermediate to super‑medium. For range, the ACJ350 sits at the top, typically offering ultra‑long‑range capability on the order of roughly 10,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration, enabling near nonstop intercontinental missions. The ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX occupy the long‑range narrowbody tier, generally around the mid‑3,000s to mid‑6,000s nautical miles depending on variant and fit, suitable for transatlantic and many intercontinental city pairs. Helicopter ranges are much shorter: AW139 and AW169 are commonly in the ~400–500 nautical mile class, while the larger AW189 is typically around ~450–550 nautical miles, varying with reserves and payload. For passenger capacity, the ACJ350 offers the largest cabin and can be fitted for high‑teens to several dozen VIP travelers; ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX usually seat roughly a dozen to a few dozen in VIP layouts. Among helicopters, AW169 is typically smallest (about 6–8 VIP), AW139 mid (about 8–12), and AW189 largest (about 12–16).

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ350Boeing BBJ 737 MAXAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 14.74—$ 15.74$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57
Min Crew444211
Total Seats121212171221
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBoeingLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameACJ320ACJ350BBJ MAX 8AW139AW169AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6750—6555573440651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84—$ 1.97$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats353535151019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3250032500717004701——
Standard Cabin Seats8—8151019
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926—$ 7,396$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesHoneywellEFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470165140155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$366,000,000$99,000,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000
Flight Rules———IFRIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2—2222
Min Crew4—4211
Total Seats10—10171221
ConfigurationGreen Interior—Green Interior———
Max Cabin Seats35—35151019
Standard Cabin Seats8—8151019
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9———
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——24000———
Engine
FADECYes—YesYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27Trent XWB 84 LEAP-1BPT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—On-Condition500040004000
Thrust (lbs)27000—28000———
No. of Engines2—2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)—43985—414——
Flat Rating——ISA + 15———
Fuel Type———JetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower———167910001983
Dimensions
Length (ft)111219 ft 2 in129.754.748.157.8
Wingspan (ft)117.5212 ft 5 in117.9———
Cabin Width (ft)12.1167 ft 5 in11.6———
Cabin Height (ft)7.4—7.1———
Cabin Length (ft)78.8167 ft 5 in98.4———
Overall Height (ft)38.5855 ft 11 in 40.316.414.816.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)671030,162 cu ft—282222.5395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943—120012049.585
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—2,905 sq ft10.7———
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——91.9———
Rotor Diameter (ft)———54.7—48