Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner category aircraft derived from the 737 MAX, optimized for long-range executive transport with airliner-scale cabin volume. It offers the longest range in this group at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles and can be configured for a large passenger count (often several dozen, depending on layout), far above typical business jets. The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jets. The Falcon 8X typically provides about 6,450 nautical miles of range and usually carries around 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is generally similar or slightly longer-legged (around 7,000+ nautical miles) with a comparably spacious cabin and typical seating around 13–19 passengers, depending on configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in a very different category: a personal/light business aircraft with much shorter range (about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles) and a small cabin typically seating up to 6 occupants.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | G700 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 7500 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 16 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | — | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | — | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | 103 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | 56.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | 20 |