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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner class aircraft, offering by far the most cabin volume and the highest passenger potential; in typical executive layouts it carries roughly 25–50 passengers (and can be configured for more), with intercontinental range around 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin business jet designed for efficient global missions, usually seating about 12–16 passengers, with a published range near 6,450 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the very top of the ultra-long-range business jet category, commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers, and is designed for roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range, generally the longest of the three fixed-wing options listed. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter, typically carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a much shorter range on the order of about 300 nautical miles; it is best suited to short hops and access to helipads rather than long-distance travel.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66
Min Crew424
Total Seats121716
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)637664507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats351619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712036900
Standard Cabin Seats81412
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew424
Total Seats101716
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351619
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
Standard Cabin Seats81412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)28000672218250
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.756.9
Overall Height (ft)40.326.125.4
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)140195