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Boeing Bbj 777x vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer

The Boeing BBJ 777X and BBJ 787 are long-range VIP airliners, while the MD Helicopters MD 600N and MD 902 Explorer are light twin-engine-class utility/VIP helicopters for short-range point-to-point travel. The BBJ 777X is the largest and longest-legged of the group, typically offering intercontinental range on the order of roughly 10,000+ nautical miles depending on fit, with a cabin that can be configured for about 25 to well over 100 passengers in high-density layouts (VIP layouts usually far fewer). The BBJ 787 is also intercontinental but generally shorter-ranged than a 777X-based BBJ, often cited around the high‑8,000 to ~9,000 nautical mile class, with similar VIP flexibility but typically a somewhat smaller maximum passenger count than a 777X platform. By contrast, the MD 600N is a single‑engine NOTAR light helicopter suited to regional hops, commonly around ~300 nautical miles with several passengers (often about 6–8 plus pilot, configuration dependent). The MD 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine NOTAR helicopter, also typically ~300–400 nautical miles, usually seating roughly 8–10 plus pilot(s), emphasizing redundancy and mission versatility.

SpecBoeing BBJ 777XMD Helicopters MD 600NMD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
Summary
Total Seats42668
ManufacturerBoeingMD HelicotpersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameBBJ 777XMD 600NMD 902 Exlplorer
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Range (nm)11645341317
Max Cabin Seats42656
Standard Cabin Seats38456
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)482134131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$410,200,000 $3,400,000 $7,250,000
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.06$ 7.54
Min Crew11
Flight RulesVFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)20003125
Direct Operating Cost$ 545$ 988
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gyro / AnalogGarmin G500H
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats68
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats56
Engine
FADECNoNo
Model250-C47PW207E
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)20004000
Horsepower715710
No. of Engines12
Fuel Burn (gph)4165
Fuel Capacity (gal)118159
Dimensions
Length (ft)23236.940.6
Wingspan (ft)235
Overall Height (ft)9.712
Rotor Diameter (ft)27.533.9