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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP-configured airliner in the large-jet category, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest capacity, typically set up for about 25–50 passengers in executive layouts, though it can be arranged for more. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the very light business aircraft category, optimized for owner‑pilot efficiency, with about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and seating generally for 4–6 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter, best for short-range utility and training missions, with a few-hundred‑nautical‑mile class range and seating typically for 4–5 including the pilot. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a large twin‑engine helicopter for offshore and SAR/utility work, carrying far more than the Enstrom (commonly around 12–18 passengers depending on layout) with medium helicopter range generally in the 450–500+ nautical mile class, trading speed and distance versus fixed‑wing aircraft for vertical-lift access.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew411
Total Seats12621
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761730651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771202908
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats10621
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines22
Horsepower8501983
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.357.8
Wingspan (ft)117.942.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.4
Overall Height (ft)40.316.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Rotor Diameter (ft)48