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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, optimized for short to medium missions and access to smaller runways; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on load and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental trips; it commonly seats about 8–10 passengers with around 1,900–2,100 nautical miles of range. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental flying, usually configured for about 12–16 passengers and capable of approximately 6,400 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner/large‑cabin platform in a different class entirely: while it can be outfitted for very high passenger counts in airline service, BBJ configurations typically prioritize space and amenities over density, often accommodating a few dozen passengers, with an approximate range around 6,000 nautical miles depending on configuration.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew422
Total Seats121017
ManufacturerBoeingCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637619066450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats35916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120754036900
Standard Cabin Seats8814
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew422
Total Seats101017
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35916
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.310.2
Standard Cabin Seats8814
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002523029200
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545CPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)2800041196722
No. of Engines223
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.580.2
Wingspan (ft)117.956.386.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.542.7
Overall Height (ft)40.317.226.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695