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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner based on a narrowbody commercial jet, optimized for long-range executive transport with an airline-scale cabin. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet, aimed at intercontinental missions with high comfort and strong runway performance. The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single-engine turboprop aircraft, typically positioned for owner-operators and shorter business trips, trading jet speed and cabin volume for lower operating costs and simpler logistics. On range, the BBJ MAX 9 and Falcon 8X sit at the top; the Falcon 8X is roughly in the 6,400–6,500 nm class, while the BBJ MAX 9 is commonly cited around 6,500 nm depending on configuration. The TBM 960 is around the 1,700–1,800 nm class, and the M600 SLS is roughly 1,400–1,500 nm. On passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 can be configured for dozens (often 25–50+ in VIP layouts), the Falcon 8X typically carries about 12–16 in executive seating, and both the TBM 960 and M600 SLS are generally up to 5–6 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew4121
Total Seats126176
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 9608XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376173064501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats3516
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771202908369002200
Standard Cabin Seats84144
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew4121
Total Seats106175
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3516
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.210.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats84144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000143902920012600
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960PW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines231
Horsepower850600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.380.229.7
Wingspan (ft)117.942.186.343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.647.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.16.24
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.442.712.3
Overall Height (ft)40.326.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020