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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is best viewed as an airliner-sized VIP transport. It sits in the large-cabin, head‑of‑state/corporate shuttle category, offering the longest range of the three (typically around 6,000 nautical miles, depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capability. While executive layouts often carry a few dozen in great comfort, it can be configured to carry far more than a traditional business jet. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra‑long‑range business jet. It delivers intercontinental range (about 7,700 nautical miles) with a typical passenger load around 8–19, optimized for luxury, multiple living zones, and nonstop missions between major world cities. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/corporate category. It has the shortest range (roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and profile) and the smallest capacity, typically 4–6 passengers, but excels in operating cost, access to smaller airports, and point‑to‑point regional travel.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 2.25
Min Crew421
Total Seats12146
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637677001730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats3519—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120—2908
Standard Cabin Seats8124
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$4,450,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10146
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats3519—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—6.2
Standard Cabin Seats8124
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—14390
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition3500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)2800018920—
No. of Engines22—
Horsepower——850
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411135.3
Wingspan (ft)117.910442.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.684
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.513.4
Overall Height (ft)40.327—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123