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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airline-derived business jet in the VIP airliner category, optimized for spacious cabins and long-haul missions. It typically offers intercontinental range (roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on configuration) and can be fitted for a few dozen passengers in luxury layouts, or significantly more in high-density seating. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet, generally reaching about 7,700 nautical miles and carrying around 8–19 passengers in typical executive configurations, emphasizing speed, nonstop distance, and a refined multi-zone cabin rather than sheer cabin volume. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft, suited to regional and rugged operations, with a range commonly around 900–1,200 nautical miles and seating typically up to about 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter, designed for short-range flexibility rather than long distance, with a range around 300 nautical miles and capacity of about 4 passengers plus a 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 TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
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