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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner in the business-jet category, offering by far the greatest intercontinental range and cabin volume of the four. It can be configured for high-capacity corporate or government transport, typically carrying several dozen passengers in comfort (and many more in airline-style seating), and it is suited to nonstop missions across oceans. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet. It carries far fewer passengers than the BBJ MAX 9—commonly around 8 to 16 in executive layouts—but it still delivers true intercontinental range and access to more airports than an airliner-derived platform. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter, optimized for short-range missions. Passenger capacity is small, generally a pilot plus a handful of occupants, and range is measured in hundreds of miles rather than thousands. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin-turbine helicopter. It typically carries a similar small group, offers longer and faster short-haul capability than the 480B, and is aimed at utility, corporate, and public-service roles rather than long-range travel.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66
Min Crew42
Total Seats1217
ManufacturerBoeingDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats3516
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712036900
Standard Cabin Seats814
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew42
Total Seats1017
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3516
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
Standard Cabin Seats814
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.2
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.7
Overall Height (ft)40.326.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140