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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP-configured large business jetliner, best suited to head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers by far the greatest range—typically around 6,000 nautical miles—and the largest passenger capacity, often configured roughly in the teens to several dozen depending on interior layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short, rugged routes. Its range is generally around 900–1,000 nautical miles, and it commonly carries about 9 passengers (up to the low‑teens in commuter layouts). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental trips. It typically ranges about 1,900–2,100 nautical miles and usually seats around 8–9 passengers in a corporate cabin. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop that emphasizes speed and owner‑pilot flexibility. Its range is typically around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles with seating usually around 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 including crew, depending on configuration).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34$ 2.25
Min Crew421
Total Seats12106
ManufacturerBoeingCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637619061730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712075402908
Standard Cabin Seats884
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats359
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.36.2
Standard Cabin Seats884
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002523014390
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545CTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)280004119
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.535.3
Wingspan (ft)117.956.342.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.54
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.74.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.513.4
Overall Height (ft)40.317.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123