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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jet derivative in the airliner class, typically configured for a small VIP group in high comfort (often a few dozen passengers) while capable of transcontinental to near intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short to medium routes, commonly seating about 9 to 14 passengers, with a range typically around 900 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop executive aircraft, usually carrying about 4 to 6 passengers in comfort (up to 6 plus a pilot), with a range on the order of 1,400 to 1,700 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport and VIP/utility missions; it typically carries around 12 to 19 passengers with a range roughly in the 400 to 600 nautical mile class, emphasizing vertical-lift access over speed and distance.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew412
Total Seats12621
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712029087417
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Total Seats10621
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines21
Horsepower8502520
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)40.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775