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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.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34
Min Crew42
Total Seats1210
ManufacturerBoeingCessna Citation
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771207540
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats359
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025230
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)280004119
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.5
Wingspan (ft)117.956.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.5
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.7
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.5
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