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Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x

The Boeing BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9 sit in the ultra-long-range, widebody VIP category, offering the greatest cabin volume and the highest passenger potential for government or head‑of‑state style missions. The BBJ 777-8 is optimized for longer range, while the BBJ 777-9 trades some range for even more internal space and higher capacity potential. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a narrowbody VIP airliner: it generally carries fewer passengers than the 777 BBJs and has less range, but still supports intercontinental-style missions with a lower operating footprint than a widebody. Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet with transcontinental range and a smaller cabin suited to lower passenger counts. The Challenger 650 steps up to the large-cabin category with more space and typically longer range than the 3500, while keeping passenger capacity well below VIP airliners. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a modern large-cabin, long-range business jet, generally offering longer range than the Challenger 650 and a wider, taller cabin than many peers, with passenger capacity typical of large business jets rather than airliners.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 6X
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 7.74
Min Crew4222
Total Seats12101117
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Challenger 3500Challenger 6506X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376340040855500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats35101216
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771201595021050
Standard Cabin Seats88914
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy III
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470533470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$26,950,000$32,400,000$49,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2223
Min Crew4222
Total Seats10101117
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35101216
Cabin Pressure (psi)98.88.810.2
Standard Cabin Seats88914
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000233382300029200
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW812D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280007323922014000
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.468.768.484.3
Wingspan (ft)117.96964.485.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.27.98.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.1666.5
Cabin Length (ft)107.225.225.640.4
Overall Height (ft)40.32020.724.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.75.16.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.616.615.427.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843