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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the longest range of the group at roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles and typically carrying about 25–50 passengers in executive layouts (far more in airline seating). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range large business jet, with about 3,800–4,000 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 13–14 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short/rough-field operations; it has a much shorter range, commonly around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload, and usually seats about 9–14 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy helicopter, optimized for point-to-point access rather than cruise efficiency; it typically has about 400–550 nautical miles of range and commonly carries around 12–19 passengers depending on configuration. Overall, BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes intercontinental distance and cabin space, Legacy 650E balances long range with business-jet flexibility, Grand Caravan EX emphasizes rugged regional utility, and S‑92 focuses on vertical-lift access with moderate range.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew42
Total Seats1221
ManufacturerBoeingSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771207417
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1021
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats819
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)40.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775