Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,200 nautical miles) and the highest passenger capacity of the group: typically configured for around 25–50 in executive layouts, but capable of many more seats in airline-style arrangements. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet, also intercontinental (about 6,450 nautical miles), but with a smaller cabin footprint and a typical executive capacity around 12–16 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter, best suited to short-range missions (on the order of a few hundred nautical miles) and usually carries 4–5 people including the pilot. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter designed for offshore and utility/VIP transport, with medium range (commonly around 450–500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves) and a much higher rotorcraft capacity, typically 12–16 passengers in a transport configuration.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 85 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |