Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner category aircraft, offering intercontinental capability (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest capacity, typically outfitted for about 25–50 passengers in executive layouts (far more in airline seating). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short-haul, with a range commonly around 900–1,000 nautical miles and seating typically up to 9–14 passengers depending on interior and mission. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category, trading cabin size for speed and efficiency, with about 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to 6) and a typical range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft, faster and roomier than the TBM, generally seating about 6–8 passengers, with range commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 2.25 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Daher TBM | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1730 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.56 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 2908 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 744 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 330 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 6.2 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 14390 | 24000 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 42.1 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | — | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 35.2 |