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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin VIP airliner. It typically carries 15–50 passengers in executive layouts (up to airline-class capacity if configured that way) and offers intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, making it suited to nonstop global missions with a full cabin, baggage, and amenities. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet designed for shorter-to-medium missions. It commonly seats about 7–9 passengers (often up to around 12 with optional seating) with a range of roughly 2,000 nautical miles, favoring regional or continental trips and access to smaller airports. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin helicopter, typically configured for about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with practical range generally a few hundred nautical miles (often around 450–500 nm depending on reserves and configuration), emphasizing offshore, SAR, and utility roles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin helicopter, often carrying about 19 passengers (sometimes more depending on layout), with broadly similar but mission-dependent range in the several-hundred-nautical-mile class, optimized for offshore and high-capability transport.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew4212
Total Seats12102121
ManufacturerBoeingCessna CitationLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761906651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats3591919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771207540—7417
Standard Cabin Seats881919
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules——IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4212
Total Seats10102121
ConfigurationGreen Interior———
Max Cabin Seats3591919
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3——
Standard Cabin Seats881919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025230——
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing——
Crew Rest—No——
Jump Seat—No——
Galley Location—FWD——
Lavatory Location—AFT——
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545CCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition500040004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10——
Thrust (lbs)280004119——
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Type——JetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower——19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.557.8—
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)40.317.216.617.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.9——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)14858085140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—10——
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——395775