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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airline-derived business jet in the long‑range/VIP transport category, typically flying roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles and accommodating a wide range of cabin layouts, often around 25–50 passengers (and potentially more at high density). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, with about 1,700–2,100 nautical miles of range and usually seating 7–9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate utility category, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel, with roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and typically 4–6 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in the light utility category, focused on short‑range, vertical‑lift operations rather than long cruise legs, with roughly 300–400 nautical miles of range and commonly seating 4–5 people. Overall, BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes intercontinental capacity, XLS+ balances speed and cabin size, TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency and access, and the 480B trades range for VTOL flexibility.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34$ 2.25
Min Crew421
Total Seats12106
ManufacturerBoeingCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637619061730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712075402908
Standard Cabin Seats884
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats359
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.36.2
Standard Cabin Seats884
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002523014390
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545CTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)280004119
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.535.3
Wingspan (ft)117.956.342.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.54
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.74.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.513.4
Overall Height (ft)40.317.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123