Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is best viewed as a VIP airliner rather than a traditional business jet: it offers the largest cabin volume and typically the highest passenger capacity (often configured for a few dozen passengers, with potential for more), and it delivers long-range capability on the order of roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin tri-jet designed for intercontinental missions, generally around 6,400–6,450 nautical miles, and usually seats about 12–16 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the purpose-built business-jet market, combining a very large cabin with ultra-long range (about 7,500 nautical miles) and typically carries roughly 12–19 passengers depending on layout. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile jet” optimized for shorter missions and access to challenging runways; it has much less range (about 2,000 nautical miles class) and a smaller capacity, commonly around 6–10 passengers in executive seating.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | — | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | — | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | 18250 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | 90 |