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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jet based on an airliner platform, typically outfitted for high-comfort VIP travel; it offers by far the greatest range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and payload) and can be configured from a few dozen to well over 100 passengers, though corporate layouts usually seat far fewer than airline-style capacity. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short-to-medium regional missions, with a much shorter range (about 900–1,200 nautical miles) and typically up to around 9 passengers in commuter or executive seating. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance, single‑engine turboprop business aircraft aimed at fast point-to-point travel, generally carrying about 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 seats depending on configuration) with a range commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter suited to roles like corporate transport or law enforcement, carrying roughly 6–8 passengers with a far shorter range, typically only a few hundred nautical miles.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771202908
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.3
Wingspan (ft)117.942.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.4
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123