Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, in the large jet category, intended for head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers by far the greatest range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks, depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, typically fitted for a few dozen in luxury layouts but able to carry well over 100 in airline-style seating. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet optimized for versatility, including short and some unimproved runway capability. Its range is in the ~2,000‑nautical‑mile class and it typically carries about 6 to 10 passengers in executive seating. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/light business category, usually carrying 4 to 6 passengers plus a pilot, with range around ~1,500–1,700 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single‑engine turboprop, generally a step below the TBM in speed and range, typically seating 4 to 5 passengers plus a pilot, with range roughly ~1,200–1,500 nautical miles.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | TBM 960 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1730 | 2076 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 2908 | 6680 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 744 | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 330 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 10 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 6.2 | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 14390 | 23500 | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Galley Location | — | MID | FWD | MID |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 35.3 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 42.1 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 4 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 13.4 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | — | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 | 20 |