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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner–class aircraft, offering the longest typical range in this group at roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles and the highest passenger capacity, commonly configured for about 25–50 passengers (and capable of more depending on layout). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually seats around 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra-long-range business jet, with approximately 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 12–16 passengers, emphasizing efficiency and flexible cabin layouts. The Daher TBM 960 sits in a different category as a single-engine turboprop, optimized for owner-pilot and short-to-medium missions, with about 1,700 nautical miles of range and seating generally for 4–6 passengers. In short, the TBM 960 prioritizes simplicity and access, the Falcon 8X and Global 7500 target long-haul executive travel, and the BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes cabin volume and group transport.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew4212
Total Seats1214617
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500TBM 9608X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376770017306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats351916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120290836900
Standard Cabin Seats812414
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2223
Min Crew4212
Total Seats1014617
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351916
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.210.2
Standard Cabin Seats812414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001439029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportTBM 960PW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition3500On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)28000189206722
No. of Engines223
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411135.380.2
Wingspan (ft)117.910442.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6847.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.24.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.513.442.7
Overall Height (ft)40.32726.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140