Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ 777-8 sits in the ultra-long-range VIP airliner category, offering intercontinental range on the order of roughly 10,000+ nautical miles and typically accommodating a few dozen passengers in very high comfort (layouts vary widely). The Boeing BBJ MAX 7 is a smaller VIP airliner, still long-range at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, generally carrying a similar “dozens” cabin count but with less space and mission flexibility than the 777-8. At the purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet level, the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are direct peers, both around 7,000–7,700 nautical miles and typically configured for about 12–19 passengers. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP airliner based on the E190 family; it emphasizes cabin volume over range, typically around 4,000+ nautical miles, often carrying roughly 13–19 in executive layouts. In turboprops, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a versatile single-engine executive turboprop around ~1,800 nautical miles with typically 6–10 seats; the Daher TBM 960 is a faster single with ~1,700 nautical miles and usually 4–6; the Piper M600 SLS is ~1,400 nautical miles and typically 4–6. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin turboprop around ~1,700–1,900 nautical miles with typically 6–9 passengers.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Embraer | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 7 | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | Lineage 1000E | G700 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Max Range (nm) | 7000 | 7700 | 1730 | 4640 | 7500 | 1530 | 1803 | 1406 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 330 | 470 | 516 | 400 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $91,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $51,250,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 11.68 | — | — | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.97 | — | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | — | 19 | 19 | 7 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | — | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 5,827 | — | — | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | — | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — | — | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 2908 | 50043 | — | 3775 | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | Yes | Optional | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | FWD | FWD | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | — | 19 | 19 | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Galley | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — | — | 6600 | — | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.2 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | 23190 | — | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | — | Passport | TBM 960 | CF34-10 E7-B | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 3500 | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | 18500 | 18250 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | — | — | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 4184 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 35.3 | 119 | 109.9 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 42.1 | 94.2 | 103 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 4 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 4.1 | 6.6 | 6.25 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 13.4 | 76.6 | 56.9 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | — | 34.7 | 25.4 | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | — | — | — | — | 165 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 8 | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 67.2 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 120 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 323 | 195 | 35.2 | 40 | 20 |