Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the longest intercontinental reach in this group at roughly 6,500 nautical miles and typically accommodating a wide range of layouts, often around 25 to 50 passengers (and potentially more) depending on configuration. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, also intercontinental, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually seating about 8 to 19 passengers in executive layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range, large-cabin business jet, suited to transcontinental and some intercontinental missions, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 13 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible). The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium/large twin-engine helicopter, optimized for offshore, search-and-rescue, and VIP rotorcraft missions rather than long-haul travel, with a range around 500 to 600 nautical miles and typically carrying about 12 to 19 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |