Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner category aircraft. It offers by far the greatest intercontinental range in this set and the highest potential passenger capacity, though VIP layouts usually trade seats for bedrooms, lounges, and conference space. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin business jet, optimized for nonstop intercontinental missions with significantly fewer passengers than a BBJ but with a dedicated executive cabin and strong access to smaller business-airport infrastructure. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, best suited to short-to-medium regional flying, unimproved or short runways, and practical transport; it typically carries roughly 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration, with much shorter range than the jets. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter, focused on point-to-point vertical access (offshore, remote sites, city centers), carrying roughly the mid‑teens in passengers, but with the shortest range compared with the fixed‑wing aircraft.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 85 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |