Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, optimized for head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers the longest reach in this group at roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles and can be configured for very high passenger counts (often 25–50+ in VIP layouts, with far more possible in airline-style seating). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, typically around 7,700 nautical miles, aimed at nonstop intercontinental travel with a comfortable executive cabin generally carrying about 8–19 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet with transoceanic capability but shorter legs than the Global/BBJ, roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, and typically seats about 10–14 passengers in executive configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the very light/private aircraft category, best for regional missions around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, usually carrying 4–6 passengers plus a pilot.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | TBM 960 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 6.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 14390 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3500 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | 42.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 |