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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity of the group, typically fitted for a few dozen to well over 50 passengers in corporate layouts. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet, also intercontinental, with about 6,000+ nautical miles of range and a typical cabin load around 12–16 passengers in executive seating. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize business jet category, optimized for regional-to-transcontinental missions, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and usually 8–9 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter rather than a fixed-wing aircraft; it has the shortest range (on the order of 300+ nautical miles) and the smallest capacity, typically one pilot plus up to four passengers, making it best for short-hop, point-to-point access rather than long-distance travel.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew422
Total Seats121017
ManufacturerBoeingCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637619066450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats35916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120754036900
Standard Cabin Seats8814
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew422
Total Seats101017
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35916
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.310.2
Standard Cabin Seats8814
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002523029200
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545CPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)2800041196722
No. of Engines223
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.580.2
Wingspan (ft)117.956.386.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.542.7
Overall Height (ft)40.317.226.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695