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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airline-derived corporate jet suited to high-capacity VIP travel; it typically offers the greatest passenger capacity of this group (often configured roughly in the teens up to several dozen) and provides intercontinental-class range for long nonstop city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose-built long-range business jet optimized for ultra-long-haul missions; it carries fewer passengers than a BBJ (commonly around 12–16) but delivers true global reach, with published range around 6,450 nm. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop in the high-performance owner-flown/business utility category; it carries up to about 6 passengers and is best for regional to medium-range trips, with range on the order of roughly 1,400–1,700 nm depending on reserves and profile. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP shuttle roles; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers but has far shorter range than the jets (roughly 400–500 nm class), trading speed and distance for vertical lift and access to remote sites.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew4121
Total Seats1261721
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 9608XAW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637617306450651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats351619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120290836900
Standard Cabin Seats841419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew4121
Total Seats1061721
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351619
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.210.2
Standard Cabin Seats841419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001439029200
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960PW307DCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines232
Horsepower8501983
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.380.257.8
Wingspan (ft)117.942.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.647.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.442.7
Overall Height (ft)40.326.116.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695395
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Rotor Diameter (ft)48