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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for short, unimproved strips and utility missions; it typically carries about 9–14 passengers (often fewer in executive layouts) and has a practical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a higher‑end short‑ to mid‑range business and special‑missions aircraft, usually seating about 6–9 passengers in executive comfort, with an extended range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, generally configured for about 13–19 passengers, with intercontinental reach around 7,500+ nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, offering the largest cabin and the highest potential passenger capacity; typical VIP layouts run roughly 25–50+ passengers (far more in non‑VIP), with range commonly cited around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on configuration and auxiliary fuel.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 15.74—
Min Crew44
Total Seats1216
ManufacturerBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)63767500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97—
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120—
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1016
ConfigurationGreen Interior—
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—
Crew Rest—Optional
Jump Seat—Yes
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes—
ModelLEAP-1BPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4109.9
Wingspan (ft)117.9103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)107.256.9
Overall Height (ft)40.325.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195