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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft suited to regional hops and short or unimproved runways, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers and offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner, positioned for head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions; it can be configured for a few dozen to well over 100 passengers, with intercontinental range on the order of about 6,000+ nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose‑built long‑range business jet optimized for nonstop global city pairs, generally seating around 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and reaching roughly 6,400–6,450 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter designed for short‑range, point‑to‑point access (including rooftops and confined areas), commonly carrying about 6–8 passengers with typical range around 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