Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large corporate airliner category aircraft, offering by far the longest range (roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles, depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, typically outfitted for about 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts (with potential for more in denser arrangements). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range heavy business jet, generally around 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically configured for about 13–14 passengers. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the super-midsize business jet category, with a shorter range of about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles and a typical capacity around 8–9 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine turbine helicopter rather than a jet, optimized for shorter missions, with a range on the order of roughly 250–350 nautical miles and seating commonly for 4–5 people (including the pilot). Overall, capability scales from helicopter utility to midsize jet flexibility, then to heavy-jet intercontinental reach, with the BBJ MAX 9 dominating both range and cabin volume.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $15,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 9 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 25230 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 56.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 18.5 |
| 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 |