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Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 777x vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

In category terms, the Airbus ACJ350 and Boeing BBJ 777X are ultra-long-range widebody VIP airliners designed for head-of-state and large delegations, with multiple cabin zones, dedicated bedrooms, offices, and high-end amenities. The BBJ 737 MAX sits in the smaller narrowbody business-jetliner category, typically used for corporate or smaller government missions with fewer zones and a more compact footprint. For range, the ACJ350 is generally positioned around roughly 10,000–11,000 nautical miles class, enabling most nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The BBJ 777X is also marketed for ultra-long-range missions, commonly cited in the roughly 11,000–12,000 nautical miles class depending on variant and fit, likewise targeting near-global nonstop capability. The BBJ 737 MAX offers long but not global range, commonly around the 3,000–3,600 nautical miles class depending on model and configuration, best suited to regional, transcontinental, and some transoceanic routes with planning. Passenger capacity varies widely with VIP interiors: ACJ350 and BBJ 777X typically accommodate several dozen to 100+ passengers, while the BBJ 737 MAX is more often configured for a few dozen.

SpecAirbus ACJ350Boeing BBJ 777XBoeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1242612
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ350BBJ 777XBBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Cabin Seats3542635
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3250071700
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470482470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000$410,200,000$99,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Range (nm)116456555
Standard Cabin Seats3848
DOC / nm$ 15.74
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84 LEAP-1B
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985
FADECYes
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in232129.7
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in235117.9
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in11.6
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in98.4
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in 40.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft10.7
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200