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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is in a different category from the others: it is a large, long-range corporate airliner–class business jet, typically configured for roughly 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts (and capable of far more in airline seating), with intercontinental range on the order of about 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short-haul regional and remote operations, usually carrying about 9–14 passengers, with a range roughly around 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin‑turboprop executive aircraft, generally seating about 6–9 passengers, offering medium range around 1,300–1,700 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, typically seating 4–6 passengers, with range commonly around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads decisively in passenger capacity and range, while the Avanti EVO and M600 SLS target faster, mid-range private travel, and the Caravan emphasizes rugged, flexible short-field utility.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew411
Total Seats1286
ManufacturerBoeingPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637615301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats357
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712037752200
Standard Cabin Seats864
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats1085
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats357
Cabin Pressure (psi)995.6
Standard Cabin Seats864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002400012600
LavatoryNoNo
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines221
Horsepower850600
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.447.329.7
Wingspan (ft)117.947.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.912.3
Overall Height (ft)40.313.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165