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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airline-derived business jet suited to head-of-state or corporate shuttle missions, offering transcontinental to near-intercontinental capability; depending on configuration and reserves it is typically described around the 3,200–3,600+ nautical mile range, with passenger capacity varying widely from roughly 25 to 50+ in VIP layouts (and far higher in dense seating). The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for nonstop intercontinental travel, commonly quoted around 7,700 nautical miles, and usually carries about 8 to 19 passengers in executive configurations. The Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter aimed at short-range utility and regional hops rather than long-distance flight; practical range is on the order of roughly 300 nautical miles, and it typically carries a pilot plus up to four passengers (about five seats total). Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range, the BBJ MAX 9 leads on cabin volume and potential passenger count, and the R66 serves a different, short-range vertical-lift niche.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew42
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63767700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018920
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4111
Wingspan (ft)117.9104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.5
Overall Height (ft)40.327
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485