Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700
The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is best viewed as an airliner-based VIP transport: it sits in the large “bizliner” category, offering the biggest cabin volume of the three and typically accommodating a higher headcount depending on interior layout, often in the teens to several dozen. Its tradeoff is range: compared with purpose-built long-range business jets, it generally lands in a lower ultra-long-range bracket (roughly in the 6,000–7,000 nautical mile class, depending on variant and fit). The Bombardier Global 8000 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for very long nonstop missions; it is marketed around an approximately 8,000 nautical mile range and typically carries about 8–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Gulfstream G700 is also a top-tier ultra-long-range business jet with a very large purpose-built cabin; it generally offers slightly less headline range than the Global 8000 (around the 7,500 nautical mile class) and typically seats about 10–19 in luxury layouts, with strong emphasis on cabin comfort and speed.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 19 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 8000 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6555 | 8000 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 71700 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 129.7 | 111 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 98.4 | 54.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 91.9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1200 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 |