Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the greatest cabin volume and typically the highest passenger capacity (often around 20–50+ depending on configuration), with intercontinental range roughly in the 6,000–6,600 nautical mile class. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets: both are designed for true intercontinental missions, with the Global 7500 typically cited around 7,700 nm range and the G700 around 7,500 nm, and both usually carry about 12–19 passengers in executive layouts (more at maximum density). The choice between them is less about capacity than cabin style and mission profile; both sit at the top of the business-jet market beneath VIP airliners in size. The Robinson R66 is in a completely different category as a light single-turbine helicopter, suited to regional and short-hop flying; it carries about 4–5 people including the pilot and has range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles rather than thousands.
| 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 |