Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the airliner-based “VIP airliner” category, offering the longest reach of this group at roughly 6,300 nautical miles and the largest cabin volume. Passenger capacity varies widely by completion, typically around 25–50 in VIP layouts, but it can be configured for more. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, trading the BBJ’s sheer size for purpose-built executive comfort and speed, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually 8–19 passengers depending on layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop, optimized for owner-pilots and efficient point-to-point travel; it typically offers about 1,700 nautical miles of range with 4–6 occupants. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single-engine turboprop in a lighter category than the TBM, generally suited to shorter missions, with roughly 1,400 nautical miles of range and typically 1–6 seats. Overall, BBJ MAX 9 and Global 7500 serve intercontinental missions with larger crews and budgets, while the TBM 960 and M600 SLS prioritize personal, efficient regional travel.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 1730 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 2908 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 330 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 6 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 14390 | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | TBM 960 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3500 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | 35.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | — | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 20 |