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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop typically used for short to medium regional missions, carrying roughly 6–9 passengers in executive configurations and offering on the order of about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range, depending on payload and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner derived from a large commercial jet; it sits in a very different category, with cabin arrangements that can range from a few dozen VIP seats to higher-density layouts, and intercontinental capability commonly cited around roughly 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks and appropriate configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jet, generally seating about 12–16 passengers, and is known for around 6,450 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to nonstop global city pairs. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for short-range utility and executive transport, typically carrying 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, with range on the order of roughly 300–400 nautical miles.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66
Min Crew42
Total Seats1217
ManufacturerBoeingDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats3516
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712036900
Standard Cabin Seats814
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew42
Total Seats1017
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3516
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
Standard Cabin Seats814
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.2
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.7
Overall Height (ft)40.326.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140