Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-derived business jet suited to head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers the highest passenger capacity of the three, typically configured for roughly 25 to 50 passengers in VIP layouts (and potentially more in high‑density arrangements), with intercontinental range on the order of about 6,000 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best categorized as an owner‑pilot or small executive aircraft. It carries about 4 to 6 passengers and is optimized for efficient regional trips, with range roughly around 1,400 to 1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves, payload, and speed settings. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, purpose‑built large‑cabin business jet. It typically seats about 8 to 16 passengers in executive configurations and is designed for true ultra‑long‑range missions, with published range around 6,450 nautical miles, making it the most capable in range among these three in typical business layouts.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | TBM 960 | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1730 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 2908 | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 744 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 330 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 17 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 16 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 14390 | 29200 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Galley Location | — | MID | FWD |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | TBM 960 | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 3 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 35.3 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 42.1 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 4 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 13.4 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | — | 26.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 1695 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |