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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner in the “large-cabin/head‑of‑state” category, offering intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles and typically seating a few dozen passengers in luxury (often around 25–50, depending on layout). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, also intercontinental, with about 7,000+ nautical miles of range and a usual cabin configuration for roughly 8–19 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at regional, remote, and rugged operations; range is generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries up to about 9–14 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter used for utility, patrol, and corporate missions; it has a much shorter range, typically a few hundred nautical miles, and usually carries about 4–5 passengers plus the pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew42
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63767700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120—
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen Interior—
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—
Standard Cabin Seats812
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)—4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018920
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4111
Wingspan (ft)117.9104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)11.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.5
Overall Height (ft)40.327
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—