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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the large airliner-based business jet category, designed for intercity and intercontinental-style missions; it offers the longest range by far in this group and typically carries a sizeable party in VIP comfort, often around a dozen to a few dozen passengers depending on cabin layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, optimized for short to medium regional legs; its range is moderate and it commonly seats about 9–14 passengers in commuter or mixed cargo configurations. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft; it provides longer range than the Caravan for faster point‑to‑point travel, but with a much smaller cabin, generally up to 5–6 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, best for short-range, flexible access to remote or urban landing sites; it has the shortest range here and typically carries a pilot plus about 4 passengers.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerBoeingPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats35—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771202200
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules—IFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats105
ConfigurationGreen Interior—
Max Cabin Seats35—
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Lavatory—No
Galley Location—MID
Galley / Refreshment—Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000—
No. of Engines21
Horsepower—600
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.429.7
Wingspan (ft)117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)11.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14
Cabin Length (ft)107.212.3
Overall Height (ft)40.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—20