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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the longest overall reach in this group and the most spacious cabin volume; passenger capacity varies widely by completion, typically configured for a few dozen in executive layouts but capable of far more in high-density seating. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range ultra-long-range business jet, carrying roughly 12–16 passengers in typical executive comfort and delivering intercontinental range that, while shorter than a BBJ MAX 9’s, is among the best in purpose-built business jets. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at regional and remote operations; it typically seats about 9–14 passengers and has a much shorter range, generally suited to short-to-medium hops rather than long missions. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, usually carrying about 12–19 passengers depending on configuration, with the shortest range here and a focus on point-to-point access, including offshore and locations without runways.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew422
Total Seats121721
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats351619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120369007417
Standard Cabin Seats81419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew422
Total Seats101721
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351619
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
Standard Cabin Seats81419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines231
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.2
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.7
Overall Height (ft)40.326.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140