Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700
By category, the Boeing BBJ MAX 7, BBJ MAX 8, and BBJ MAX 9 are airliner-derived VIP airliners, emphasizing very large cabins and high payload flexibility, while the Bombardier Global 7500/8000, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Gulfstream G650ER/G700 are purpose-built long-range business jets optimized for private-jet airport access and efficiency. On range, the BBJ MAX family is typically around the low-to-mid 6,000 nautical mile class (varying by configuration), with the MAX 7 generally offering the longest range of the three and the MAX 9 the shortest. Among business jets, the Falcon 8X sits around the 6,450 nm class; the Global 7500 and G650ER are about 7,500 nm; the G700 is about 7,750 nm; and the Global 8000 leads at roughly 8,000 nm. On passenger capacity, BBJ MAX jets can be configured for very high counts but are usually outfitted for VIP use roughly in the 25–50+ range (with much higher possible). The large-cabin business jets typically seat about 12–19 in executive layouts, with maximums often in the high teens to low 20s depending on certification and configuration.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Boeing | Boeing | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 7 | BBJ MAX 8 | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 | 8X | G650ER | G700 |
| Max Range (nm) | 7000 | 6555 | 6376 | 7700 | 8000 | 6450 | 7500 | 7500 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 516 | 626.7 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $91,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Certification | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 35 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 71700 | 77120 | — | — | 36900 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | — | Honeywell | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | — | 10 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 35 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 10.2 | 10.7 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 24000 | — | — | 29200 | 31900 | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | — | LEAP-1B | LEAP-1B | Passport | Passport | PW307D | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | 28000 | 18920 | 18920 | 6722 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 129.7 | 138.4 | 111 | 111 | 80.2 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 117.9 | 104 | 104 | 86.3 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 11.6 | 11.6 | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 98.4 | 107.2 | 54.5 | 54.5 | 42.7 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 40.3 | 40.3 | 27 | 27 | 26.1 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — | 6.3 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 91.9 | 100.6 | — | — | 29.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 1200 | 1485 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 1695 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | 235 | 195 |