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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the airliner-based VIP category, offering by far the greatest cabin volume and typically the highest passenger capacity, often configured for a few dozen passengers (and potentially more), with intercontinental range suitable for long nonstop missions. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin business jet optimized for global travel; it carries fewer passengers than a BBJ but commonly accommodates around 12–16 in executive layouts and provides very long range for nonstop transoceanic routes. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a heavy business jet in the large-cabin segment, usually arranged for roughly 13 passengers, with transcontinental-to-lower intercontinental range that is strong but generally below the Falcon 8X and BBJ MAX 9. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a smaller turboprop business aircraft, best viewed as a high-speed, efficient regional platform; it typically seats around 6–9 passengers and has substantially shorter range than the three jets, making it most suitable for shorter city-pair missions rather than true long-haul flights.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66
Min Crew421
Total Seats12178
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637664501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats35167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120369003775
Standard Cabin Seats8146
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew421
Total Seats10178
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35167
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.29
Standard Cabin Seats8146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002920024000
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines232
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.247.3
Wingspan (ft)117.986.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.714.9
Overall Height (ft)40.326.113.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2