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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and mid-range missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive comfort, with an approximate range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9, aimed at intercontinental travel; it can be configured for high-comfort layouts often in the roughly 25–50 passenger range (or more if densified), with range commonly cited around 6,000+ nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for regional and remote operations; it typically carries 9–14 passengers with a range around 900–1,200 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for short-range transport and mission work, usually seating about 6–8 people including crew, with range generally in the ~300–400 nautical mile class. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads in range and cabin scale, the King Air balances speed and flexibility, the Caravan prioritizes utility and short-field access, and the 902 focuses on point-to-point vertical lift.

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