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

The Boeing BBJ 777-9 is an ultra‑long‑range VIP widebody airliner category aircraft, designed for intercontinental missions with very large cabin volume; it typically supports dozens of passengers in high comfort and can be configured for substantially more, with range generally in the roughly 7,000+ nautical mile class depending on fit and assumptions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP narrowbody airliner category option, offering transcontinental to long‑range capability (commonly around 3,000–3,500 nautical miles) and usually accommodates a few dozen passengers in executive layouts. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet, optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental flying, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with range around 3,000+ nautical miles. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin business jet with more space and payload flexibility, commonly seating 10–12 in executive use and offering roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, positioned above the Challenger line for range and cabin width, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers with range around 5,000+ nautical miles.

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