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.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 |