Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jet based on the 737 MAX 9, typically configured for VIP travel with spacious interiors and relatively high passenger counts for a private aircraft. Its range is intercontinental, enabling nonstop flights of several thousand nautical miles depending on cabin fit and payload, and it can carry dozens of passengers in executive layouts (and far more in airline-style seating, though that is not the BBJ’s intent). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility and regional missions. It has a much shorter range than the BBJ MAX 9—generally suited to short- to medium-haul legs—and typically carries around 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration, trading speed and luxury for ruggedness and short/rough-field capability. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter designed for short-range operations. It has the smallest passenger capacity, commonly seating roughly 5 to 8 occupants including the pilot(s), and its range is the shortest of the three, tailored to local transport, law enforcement, EMS, and aerial work rather than point-to-point long-distance travel.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 |
| Configuration | Green Interior |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |