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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner in the business-jet category, offering the greatest range of the four (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks, mission-dependent) and the highest capacity, typically configured for about 25–50 passengers in corporate layouts, though it can be arranged for more. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for regional and transcontinental missions, with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles and a typical capacity of about 7–9 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short-haul, rugged, and remote operations; it has a midrange profile of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles and commonly carries 9–14 passengers depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine helicopter focused on short-range point-to-point flexibility rather than cruise efficiency, with a range on the order of ~300–400 nautical miles and seating typically around 4–5 passengers (including the pilot).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34
Min Crew42
Total Seats1210
ManufacturerBoeingCessna Citation
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771207540
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats359
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025230
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)280004119
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.5
Wingspan (ft)117.956.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.7
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.5
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