Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-based business jet in the VIP transport category, optimized for long-range travel and spacious cabin layouts; it typically carries a smaller VIP group compared with airline seating, often around 25–50 passengers, and offers intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet, usually seating about 12–16 passengers in executive comfort, with a range around 6,450 nautical miles, also aimed at nonstop intercontinental missions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop in the owner-flown/business turboprop category; it generally carries 4–6 passengers and has a range around 1,700 nautical miles, suited to fast regional trips into shorter runways. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a utility single-engine turboprop focused on short-haul, rugged operations; it commonly carries about 9–14 passengers and has a range roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles, prioritizing payload and versatility over speed and long range.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | TBM 960 | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1730 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 2908 | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 744 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 330 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 17 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 16 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 14390 | 29200 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Galley Location | — | MID | FWD |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | TBM 960 | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 3 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 35.3 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 42.1 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 4 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 13.4 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | — | 26.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 1695 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |