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

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jet based on an airliner platform, best suited to airline-like missions with VIP interiors. It offers the greatest range of the three (typically about 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, commonly outfitted for roughly 25–50 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum capacity far higher in airline service. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft aimed at efficient, owner-operator travel. It has a much shorter range than the BBJ but remains capable for regional and some transcontinental legs (roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles typical, depending on reserves and cruise profile) and usually carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium helicopter designed for offshore, government, and utility transport where vertical lift matters more than speed and distance. Its range is the shortest (often around 400–600 nautical miles depending on payload and fuel) and it typically seats about 12–19 passengers in transport layouts.

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 Seats3519
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 RulesIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
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 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines21
Horsepower8502520
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)40.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775