Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 10x vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is best viewed as an airline-derived “VIP airliner,” prioritizing cabin volume and customization over pure business-jet efficiency. In category it sits apart from the others as a large, narrowbody corporate transport; typical VIP layouts carry roughly 25–50 passengers (and can be configured for more), with range generally in the long-range business/VIP airliner class, around 6,000–7,000 nautical miles depending on variant and fit. The Bombardier Global 8000, Dassault Falcon 10X, and Gulfstream G800 are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets. The Global 8000 targets the longest missions in the set at about 8,000 nautical miles and typically carries about 8–19 passengers in executive layouts. The Falcon 10X emphasizes a very large-cabin ULR experience with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and similar typical passenger counts, around 8–19. The Gulfstream G800 is also a top-tier ULR jet at about 8,000 nautical miles and commonly accommodates around 8–19 passengers, with a focus on high-speed long-range city pairs.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 10X | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 8000 | 10X | G800 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6555 | 8000 | 7505 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 71700 | — | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 14 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $2,770 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Digital Flight Control System | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | — | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 129.7 | 111 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 98.4 | 54.5 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 91.9 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1200 | — | — | — |