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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-based VIP jet in the “head-of-state/large corporate” category, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles, configuration-dependent) and typically carrying a small group in great comfort, often around 15–30 passengers, though it can be arranged for more. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for nonstop global missions, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and a typical executive load in the neighborhood of 8–19 passengers depending on layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop in the high-performance owner-operator category, optimized for speed and efficiency on regional missions, with roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and seating commonly for 4–6 passengers plus a pilot (up to about 6–7 seats total depending on configuration). The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine helicopter used for utility, training, and short hops, with a range on the order of ~200–300 nautical miles and seating for about 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

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)771202908
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 TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10146
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
Standard Cabin Seats8124
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
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
Horsepower850
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