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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large corporate airliner category aircraft, typically configured for around 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts (and far more in airline seating). It offers true long-range capability on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, suited to intercontinental missions with cabin space and amenities no light aircraft can match. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop (high-performance personal/business aircraft) carrying up to about 6 occupants in typical use. Its range is roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and cruise settings, optimized for fast point-to-point regional travel. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single‑engine turboprop, generally up to 6 seats, with a typical range around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles. It emphasizes owner-operator ease, avionics automation, and shorter-field flexibility versus larger business aircraft. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter, usually seating about 4–5 occupants, with a much shorter range around 300–350 nautical miles, trading speed and distance for vertical lift and access to unimproved or confined landing areas.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew411
Total Seats1266
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637617301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712029082200
Standard Cabin Seats844
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats1065
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats844
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001439012600
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMIDMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines21
Horsepower850600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.329.7
Wingspan (ft)117.942.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.644.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.14
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.412.3
Overall Height (ft)40.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20