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).
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ350 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | $ 15.74 | $ 11.69 | $ 11.84 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | ACJ350 | BBJ MAX 8 | AW139 | AW169 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | — | 6555 | 573 | 440 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.69 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 35 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | 32500 | 71700 | 4701 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | $ 7,396 | $ 1,929 | $ 1,658 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Honeywell | EFIS | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 165 | 140 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $366,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $15,900,000 | $9,450,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 10 | 17 | 12 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 35 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 15 | 10 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Trent XWB 84 | LEAP-1B | PT6C-67C | PW210A | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | 28000 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 43985 | — | 414 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 1679 | 1000 | 1983 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 219 ft 2 in | 129.7 | 54.7 | 48.1 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 212 ft 5 in | 117.9 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 167 ft 5 in | 11.6 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 7.1 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | 167 ft 5 in | 98.4 | — | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 55 ft 11 in | 40.3 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | 30,162 cu ft | — | 282 | 222.5 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | 1200 | 120 | 49.5 | 85 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 2,905 sq ft | 10.7 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 91.9 | — | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | 54.7 | — | 48 |