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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jet derived from an airliner, typically configured for a small number of VIP passengers in high comfort, but able to carry far more if fitted in a denser layout. It offers by far the greatest range among the four, suited to intercontinental missions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short-to-medium regional legs, unimproved strips, and cargo or mixed passenger work. Its passenger capacity is modest, generally around the single digits to low teens depending on configuration, with range far below the BBJ but practical for remote operations. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, carrying a small cabin load (typically one pilot plus several passengers) with a range that can be strong for its class, usually exceeding the Caravan’s typical passenger mission range but with much less payload flexibility. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium-lift twin‑engine helicopter, carrying a sizable group for offshore or SAR-style missions. Its range is the shortest here, trading speed and endurance for vertical-lift capability.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew412
Total Seats12621
ManufacturerBoeingPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712022007417
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Total Seats10521
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines211
Horsepower6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)40.311.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20