Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering by far the longest range of this group (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the greatest passenger capacity, typically arranged for about 25–50 in executive layouts but capable of far more in airline seating. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet, with long-range capability around 3,900 nautical miles and a typical executive capacity of about 10–14 passengers. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the super-midsize/light-midsize category, trading intercontinental reach for flexibility and cost; its range is roughly 2,000–2,100 nautical miles with seating commonly 8–9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop, best viewed as an owner-operator personal/business aircraft rather than a cabin-class jet; it typically carries 4–6 passengers with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on load and reserves.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | XLS+ | TBM 960 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1906 | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 7540 | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 2,303 | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 430 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $15,500,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 9 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.3 | 6.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 25230 | 14390 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW545C | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3500 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 4119 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 52.5 | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 56.3 | 42.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 18.5 | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 17.2 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 |