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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the longest nonstop range of the group (typically cited around 6,500–7,000 nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, often arranged for roughly 25–50 passengers in executive layouts (with far more possible in airline seating). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet, also capable of global missions at about 6,400–6,450 nautical miles, but with a smaller cabin load, commonly 12–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop business aircraft, suited to regional and shorter intercity travel with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles and typically 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats depending on fit). The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium twin-engine helicopter, optimized for point-to-point access and offshore/utility missions rather than long-haul range, typically around 500–600 nautical miles with about 12–19 passengers depending on layout and fuel reserves.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew4122
Total Seats1261721
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 9608XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637617306450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats35—1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771202908369007417
Standard Cabin Seats841419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 3,805$ 3,068
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 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFR—IFR
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew4122
Total Seats1061721
ConfigurationGreen Interior———
Max Cabin Seats35—1619
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.210.2—
Standard Cabin Seats841419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001439029200—
Lavatory—No2 Enclosed Flushing—
Galley Location—MIDFWD—
Crew Rest——No—
Jump Seat——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment——Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960PW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)28000—6722—
No. of Engines2—31
Horsepower—850—2520
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.380.2—
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)40.3—26.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6—29.2—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485——140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1231695775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140—