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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range business jet based on an airliner platform, suited to intercontinental missions. It offers by far the greatest range of the four (roughly 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on configuration) and typically carries a VIP cabin of around 16–50 passengers, with much higher maximum capability in airline-style layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a heavy business jet optimized for long nonstops and high comfort. It generally reaches about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and seats about 13–14 in typical executive configurations. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft focused on short, rugged operations and remote access rather than speed or luxury. Range is typically around 900–1,000 nautical miles with about 9–14 passengers depending on interior and payload. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter used for short‑range transport and utility missions. Its range is roughly 300–400 nautical miles, and it usually carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485