Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777x vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ 747-8, BBJ 777X, and BBJ 787 sit in the long‑range VVIP airliner category. The BBJ 747-8 offers the largest cabin volume and typically the highest passenger counts, and it is designed for intercontinental to ultra‑long missions. The BBJ 777X is similarly ultra‑long‑range with very high capacity, generally below the 747-8 in cabin size but still far above other options. The BBJ 787 is a long‑range widebody with lower capacity than 747-8/777X but strong range and efficiency for nonstop intercontinental travel. The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is a narrowbody VVIP/business jetliner: shorter range than the widebodies but still long‑range, with typically dozens of passengers rather than scores, suitable for transcontinental and some intercontinental sectors. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprops. They carry roughly 4–8 passengers, trade speed and cabin volume for lower cost and short‑field flexibility, and typically offer regional to medium range. The TBM 960 emphasizes speed; the PC-12 NGX emphasizes utility and cabin; the M600 SLS is smaller with generally shorter range and capacity.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 747-8 | Boeing BBJ 777X | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Total Seats | 100 | 426 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Boeing | Boeing | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ 747-8 | BBJ 777X | BBJ MAX 8 | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 9260 | 11645 | 6555 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 | 1406 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 482 | 470 | 330 | 330 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $567,000,000 | $410,200,000 | $99,000,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 426 | 35 | — | — | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 384 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 15.74 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Certification | — | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | — | — | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 71700 | 2908 | 2908 | — | 2200 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 7,396 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | — | — | Honeywell | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | — | — | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 35 | — | — | 9 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No | No | Optional | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | MID |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | — | — | LEAP-1B | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | — | — | On-Condition | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 28000 | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 291 | — | — | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 232 | 129.7 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 235 | 117.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 11.6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 7.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 98.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | — | 40.3 | 14.3 | — | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 10.7 | — | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 91.9 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 1200 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 30 | — | 40 | 20 |