Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the airliner-based VIP category (large-cabin/head-of-state). It offers by far the longest practical legs and the greatest space, with range roughly in the 6,000–6,600 nm class and typical VIP layouts carrying around 25–50 passengers (and potentially more, depending on configuration). Dassault’s Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with about 6,450 nm range and a typical passenger load around 12–16 in executive cabin layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is also an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet, broadly comparable in mission to the 8X, with about 7,500 nm range and typical seating around 13–19, emphasizing larger cabin volume and high-speed long-range travel. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a smaller, high-efficiency twin-turboprop in the light executive/utility category, optimized for regional flying, with roughly 1,200–1,800 nm range and typically 6–9 passengers.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | G700 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 7500 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | — | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | — | 24000 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | 103 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | 56.9 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | 35.2 |