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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.

SpecBoeing BBJ 747-8Boeing BBJ 777XBoeing BBJ 737 MAXDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Total Seats100426126686
ManufacturerBoeingBoeingBoeingDaher TBMDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ 747-8BBJ 777XBBJ MAX 8TBM 910TBM 960PC-12 NGXM600
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness JetTurbo Prop
Max Range (nm)92601164565551730173018031406
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490482470330330290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$567,000,000$410,200,000$99,000,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats426359
Standard Cabin Seats38484464
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew41111
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)71700290829082200
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew41111
Total Seats106685
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats359
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.26.25.85.6
Standard Cabin Seats84464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390143901310012600
LavatoryNoNoOptionalNo
Galley LocationMIDMIDMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment Centre
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500350050003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2111
Horsepower8508501200600
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291260
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)232129.735.335.347.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)235117.942.142.153.3343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64454.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.14.14.94
Cabin Length (ft)98.413.413.416.912.3
Overall Height (ft)40.314.31411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.74.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)304020