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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner, typically configured for dozens of passengers in luxury (often around 25–50) and capable of roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft in the light category, usually seating 4–6 passengers, with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter used for short‑hop missions, generally carrying a pilot plus about 4 passengers, with a range roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/large twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore and executive transport, typically carrying about 12–19 passengers, with a range around 500–600 nautical miles (configuration dependent). Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 dominates for intercontinental travel and cabin space, the TBM 960 offers efficient point‑to‑point regional range on runways, the R66 prioritizes low operating cost and landing flexibility, and the S‑92 provides higher helicopter capacity, redundancy, and comfort for longer rotorcraft missions.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew412
Total Seats12621
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats35—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712029087417
Standard Cabin Seats8419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Total Seats10621
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats35—19
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2—
Standard Cabin Seats8419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390—
Lavatory—No—
Galley Location—MID—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)28000——
No. of Engines2—1
Horsepower—8502520
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.3—
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)40.3—17.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123775