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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and remote runways, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a practical range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, VIP-configured airliner in the “bizliner” category, designed for long-range intercontinental travel; passenger capacity varies widely by interior but commonly supports roughly 25–50+ passengers in luxury layouts, with range on the order of about 6,000–6,500 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business jet, generally seating about 12–16 passengers with a range around 6,450 nautical miles, emphasizing nonstop intercontinental legs and access to many business-jet airports. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for VIP, offshore, and utility roles; it typically carries about 12–19 passengers with a range roughly 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing point-to-point vertical lift over speed and distance.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew422
Total Seats121721
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats351619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120369007417
Standard Cabin Seats81419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew422
Total Seats101721
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351619
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
Standard Cabin Seats81419
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines231
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)40.326.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140