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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large long-range business jet derived from an airliner, typically configured for roughly 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts (far more in airline seating) and capable of about 6,000+ nautical miles, making it suited to intercontinental missions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, usually carrying about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with a typical range around 900–1,000 nautical miles, optimized for regional transport and short/rough-field operations. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter generally carrying up to 5 occupants, with a typical range roughly 300–400 nautical miles, aimed at training, patrol, and short-haul utility flying. The Robinson R66 is a turbine helicopter with up to 5 seats as well, usually offering around 300–350 nautical miles of range, commonly used for private, tourism, and light utility work. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads by a wide margin in range and capacity; the Caravan bridges utility and passenger roles; the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access and operational flexibility.

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