Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-based business jet in the VIP transport category, built for long-range international travel and high passenger capacity; depending on configuration it can carry dozens of passengers in airline-style layouts, while typical executive/VIP interiors usually seat roughly 15–30, with range on the order of about 6,000–6,600 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet, optimized for nonstop intercontinental missions with a typical capacity around 8–19 passengers (higher in dense layouts) and a range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light/midsize “super versatile jet” focused on short-field and unimproved-runway access, generally carrying about 6–10 passengers with a range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a single-turbine helicopter, best suited to short-range utility, regional hops, and access to tight landing areas, typically carrying about 4–5 passengers with a range in the few-hundred-nautical-mile class.
| 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 |