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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner in the business jetliner category, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves) and typically carrying about 25–50 passengers in executive layouts, with higher densities possible. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short, rugged missions; it has a much shorter range (about 900–1,200 nautical miles) and usually seats 9–14 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance twin‑turboprop business aircraft, faster and longer‑legged than the Caravan but far smaller than a BBJ; it generally offers around 1,300–1,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries 6–8 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and executive transport; its range is shorter (about 400–600 nautical miles, mission dependent) and it commonly seats around 12–19 passengers. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes long‑haul capacity, the Caravan prioritizes simplicity and field capability, the Avanti balances speed with modest cabin size, and the S‑92 trades range for vertical lift and access.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74—$ 19.79
Min Crew412
Total Seats12821
ManufacturerBoeingPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97—$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats35719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712037757417
Standard Cabin Seats8619
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396—$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Total Seats10821
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats35719
Cabin Pressure (psi)99—
Standard Cabin Seats8619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000—
Lavatory—No—
Galley / Refreshment—No—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28—
Thrust (lbs)28000——
No. of Engines221
Horsepower—8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.447.3—
Wingspan (ft)117.947.1—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.1—
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.8—
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.9—
Overall Height (ft)40.313.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——775