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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner in the large-cabin/head‑of‑state category, prioritizing space and amenities over small-aircraft flexibility. It offers intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves) and typically carries a relatively small VIP party in high comfort—often a few dozen—though it can be configured for far more seats if desired. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, also intercontinental, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and a typical executive load around 8–19 passengers, emphasizing speed, cabin comfort, and nonstop city pairs. The Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter suited to short-range missions; it typically carries about 4–5 passengers (plus pilot) with a range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, excelling at point-to-point access and vertical operations. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category, generally seating up to 5–6 people with a range around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, balancing efficient regional travel with simpler operating needs.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 2.19
Min Crew421
Total Seats12146
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637677001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats3519—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120—2200
Standard Cabin Seats8124
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10145
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats3519—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—5.6
Standard Cabin Seats8124
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—12600
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—45008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPassportPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)2800018920—
No. of Engines221
Horsepower——600
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.910443.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.684.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.24
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.512.3
Overall Height (ft)40.32711.3
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