Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner–class aircraft: it offers by far the most cabin volume and can be configured for very high passenger counts (often several dozen, and potentially well over 100 depending on layout). Its range is intercontinental, roughly in the mid‑thousands of nautical miles, suitable for long nonstop missions with airline-style reliability but requiring large-airport infrastructure. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets built for nonstop intercontinental travel. Both typically seat around a dozen to the high‑teens in executive comfort, with maximum certified capacities higher depending on configuration. The Global 7500 is commonly cited around 7,700 nm range, while the G700 is about 7,500 nm, with similarly large, purpose-built executive cabins. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in a different category: far shorter range (about 1,400–1,600 nm) and far fewer passengers, typically 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers, optimized for owner‑operators and smaller airports rather than global nonstop travel.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | G700 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 7500 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 16 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | 109.9 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | 103 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | 56.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | 25.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |