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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 Jet——Turbo 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$3,081,400
Max Cabin Seats—42635——9—
Standard Cabin Seats—38484464
Cockpit——22222
DOC / nm——$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 2.19
Min Crew——41111
Certification——FAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
DOC / nm / Seat——$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.55
OEM Verification——VERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)——7170029082908—2200
Direct Operating Cost——$ 7,396$ 744$ 744$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)——HoneywellGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Flight Rules———IFRIFRIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit——22222
Min Crew——41111
Total Seats——106685
Configuration——Green Interior————
Max Cabin Seats——35——9—
Cabin Pressure (psi)——96.26.25.85.6
Standard Cabin Seats——84464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2400014390143901310012600
Lavatory———NoNoOptionalNo
Galley Location———MIDMID—MID
Galley / Refreshment———Refreshment Centre—NoRefreshment Centre
Cargo Door—————Yes—
Lavatory Location—————FWD—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——————8644
Engine
FADEC——YesYesYesYesNo
Model——LEAP-1BPT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)——On-Condition3500350050003600
Flat Rating——ISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——28000————
No. of Engines——21—11
Horsepower———8508501200600
Fuel Burn (gph)———37———
Fuel Capacity (gal)———291——260
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)——40.314.3—1411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——10.7——4.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——91.9————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——1200————
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———123123—165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———30—4020