Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the airliner-derived “VIP airliner” category, offering the longest legs and the most space: typical range is about 6,300 nautical miles, and although it can be configured for far fewer, it can accommodate very large groups compared with traditional business jets (often a few dozen in VIP layouts). The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet, with roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and a typical passenger load around 14–19 in executive comfort, emphasizing multiple living zones. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet best suited to transcontinental missions, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically 13–14 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light/medium “super versatile jet” optimized for shorter runways and rougher fields, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically 6–10 passengers, trading outright range and cabin volume for access and flexibility.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |