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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sit in very different aircraft categories. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft designed for efficient regional and remote operations, including shorter runways and lower operating costs. The BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, intended for intercontinental executive travel with airline-scale cabin volume. In range, the King Air 360ER is typically suited to mid-range missions of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions, making it ideal for nonstop trips within a region. The BBJ MAX 9 is built for much longer legs; in VIP configuration it is commonly quoted around 6,000+ nautical miles, enabling transoceanic routes and far fewer fuel stops. Passenger capacity also differs sharply. The King Air 360ER generally carries a small group, often about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The BBJ MAX 9 can be outfitted for VIP comfort at around 25–50 passengers, or configured for far more in high-density airline seating.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485