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Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

The Boeing BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9 sit in the ultra–long-range, widebody VIP category, intended for head-of-state or large-cabin private missions. Of the two, the BBJ 777-8 is optimized for the longest reach, enabling roughly 11,000+ nautical miles class range, while the BBJ 777-9 trades some range for a larger airframe and cabin volume, typically around 10,000+ nautical miles class. In passenger terms, both can be outfitted for very high counts, but in BBJ-style luxury configurations they are commonly planned for several dozen to around a hundred-plus, with the 777-9 generally able to accommodate more thanks to its greater cabin size. The BBJ MAX 7, BBJ MAX 8, and BBJ MAX 9 are narrowbody VIP/business-jet derivatives suited to smaller delegations and shorter infrastructure. They offer intercontinental-to-transoceanic range in BBJ form, generally about 6,000 to 6,600 nautical miles depending on model and fit. Capacity scales with fuselage length: MAX 7 is smallest, MAX 8 mid, MAX 9 largest; in VIP layouts they often seat roughly 15–50, while airline-style density can be far higher.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ 737 MAXBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Total Seats121212
ManufacturerBoeingBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 8BBJ MAX 9
Max Range (nm)700065556376
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$91,000,000$99,000,000$107,700,000
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.74
Min Crew44
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats3535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7170077120
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3535
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800028000
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.7138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.9117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.611.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.17.1
Cabin Length (ft)98.4107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.340.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.710.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12001485