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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 and Bombardier Global 7500 are long-range business jets suited to intercontinental travel, while the Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter intended for short-range utility and local transport. In category, the BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-derived VIP transport with the greatest cabin volume and the ability to be configured as a flying office or private residence. The Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for private executive travel with multiple living zones but on a smaller platform than the BBJ. The Enstrom 480B is a single-engine helicopter focused on simplicity and access to helipads or unimproved sites rather than speed or altitude. For range, the Global 7500 typically offers the longest nonstop capability (about 7,700 nautical miles), the BBJ MAX 9 is also intercontinental but generally shorter than the Global 7500 depending on configuration (roughly around 6,500 nautical miles), and the Enstrom 480B is far shorter, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 can carry the most in VIP or high-density layouts, the Global 7500 typically carries around a dozen to under twenty, and the Enstrom 480B seats about five including the pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew42
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63767700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018920
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4111
Wingspan (ft)117.9104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.5
Overall Height (ft)40.327
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485