Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, intended for head-of-state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers by far the longest range of this group at roughly 6,300 nautical miles (about 11,700 km) and typically carries a private configuration of around 25–50 passengers, though it can be outfitted for more. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin business jet, optimized for intercontinental travel with about 6,450 nautical miles (around 11,950 km) of range and usually seats about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop in the high-performance personal/business category. Its range is roughly 1,700 nautical miles (about 3,150 km) with typically 4–6 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a single-engine piston helicopter suited to short-hop utility and personal flying. Its range is on the order of 300 nautical miles (about 550 km) and it typically carries 4–5 people including the pilot.
| 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 |