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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range business jet airliner conversion, typically configured for roughly 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts and capable of transcontinental to near intercontinental ranges (about 5,500–6,500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short‑haul, rugged operations, usually carrying about 9–14 passengers with a practical range around 800–1,000 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for short regional missions, commonly seating about 6–8 passengers with a typical range roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin helicopter used for offshore and executive transport; it generally carries around 19 passengers in transport layouts (often fewer in VIP) and reaches about 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 dominates range and cabin volume, the Caravan emphasizes simplicity and access to short strips, the 902 is compact for point‑to‑point vertical lift, and the S‑92 offers the highest helicopter capacity and longer helicopter 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