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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a converted airliner-class business jet, best suited to head-of-state or large-delegation travel. It offers the greatest cabin volume and typically carries the most passengers in executive layouts (often around 25–50+), with range roughly in the 6,000–6,500 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets designed for nonstop intercontinental missions; both commonly seat about 12–19 in high-comfort layouts, with the Global 7500 reaching about 7,700 nautical miles and the G700 about 7,500 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter for short-haul, point-to-point access and utility missions; it typically carries about 6–8 passengers plus crew, with range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–400 nm). Overall, BBJ MAX 9 emphasizes capacity and space, the Global 7500 and G700 emphasize long-range executive travel, and the 902 emphasizes local access over distance.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew424
Total Seats121416
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)637677007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats81212
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew424
Total Seats101416
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351919
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats81212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)280001892018250
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4111109.9
Wingspan (ft)117.9104103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.688.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.556.9
Overall Height (ft)40.32725.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195