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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jetliner in the airliner-derived VIP category, designed for intercontinental travel with typical range roughly in the 6,000–6,600 nautical mile class (depending on fit and reserves) and a passenger capacity that varies widely by cabin layout, often around 25–50 in VIP configurations but potentially higher in denser arrangements. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short-to-medium regional legs, typically offering about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and usually seating up to about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and regulations. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter suited to short-range missions, with range on the order of roughly 200–300 nautical miles and generally seating 4–5 people. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, bridging owner-flown and small air taxi roles, with typical range around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles and seating commonly for 5–6.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerBoeingPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771202200
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats105
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines21
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.429.7
Wingspan (ft)117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14
Cabin Length (ft)107.212.3
Overall Height (ft)40.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20