Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a converted airliner-class business jet: it sits in the “VIP airliner” category, offers intercontinental range typically quoted around 6,500–7,000 nautical miles depending on outfitting, and can carry very large groups (often 25–50 in executive layouts, with much higher maximum seating in airline-style configurations). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet, reaching about 7,700 nautical miles and commonly seating roughly 8–19 passengers in high-end cabin layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet with around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and typical executive seating around 10–14. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in the personal/light business category; its range is about 1,600 nautical miles and it generally carries 1–5 passengers plus a pilot (up to six seats including the pilot). Overall, BBJ MAX 9 emphasizes volume and group capacity, the Global 7500 emphasizes longest range and luxury, the Legacy 650E balances cabin size with lower operating scale, and the M600 targets efficient owner-flown missions.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | 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) | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 20 |