Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner in the large-cabin, long-range category, offering intercontinental capability with roughly 5,500–6,500 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves, and typically carrying a few dozen passengers in luxury layouts (often around 25–50) rather than its much higher airline capacity. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for shorter regional missions, with about 2,000–2,200 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 8–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of ultra-long-range business jets, combining very high speed and global reach at roughly 7,000–7,500 nautical miles, with typical executive seating around 13–19 (and higher possible in denser layouts). The Sikorsky S-92 is a large, twin-engine helicopter suited to offshore, government, and utility transport; its range is much shorter (roughly 500–600 nautical miles, mission-dependent) but it can carry about 18–19 passengers in standard cabin seating.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 5.34 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | XLS+ | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1906 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.67 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 9 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 7540 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 2,303 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 430 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $15,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 9 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.3 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 25230 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW545C | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 4119 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 52.5 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 56.3 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 5.5 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.7 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 18.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 17.2 | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 14.3 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | 80 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | 195 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 775 |