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Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus ACJ350 and Boeing BBJ 787 are long-range, widebody VIP airliners designed for intercontinental travel, while the Sikorsky S‑76D is a twin‑engine VIP helicopter intended for short regional hops and city-to-site access. In range, the ACJ350 is typically cited around 10,000–11,000 nautical miles depending on variant and fit, enabling nonstop missions such as Europe to Australasia. The BBJ 787 is also intercontinental but generally quoted somewhat lower, roughly 9,000–10,000 nautical miles, still supporting most globe-spanning city pairs with fewer stops than smaller jets. Passenger capacity differs sharply: both the ACJ350 and BBJ 787 can be outfitted for high-comfort VIP layouts usually in the few dozen range, but they can also be configured to carry well over 100 passengers for shuttle-style premium transport. The S‑76D, by contrast, typically carries about 6–8 passengers in executive configuration and offers a practical range on the order of 350–450 nautical miles, prioritizing point-to-point flexibility over long-haul endurance.

SpecAirbus ACJ350Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1212
ManufacturerAirbusSikorsky
Aircraft NameACJ350S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Cabin Seats3510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)32500
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000 $14,900,000
DOC / nm$ 11.49
Flight RulesIFR
Max Range (nm)441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.96
Standard Cabin Seats10
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,781
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats12
Max Cabin Seats10
Standard Cabin Seats10
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84 PW210S
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985296
FADECYes
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1077
No. of Engines1
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in52.5
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in 14.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft
Rotor Diameter (ft)44