Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner category aircraft based on the 737 MAX 9, intended for head‑of‑state or large corporate transport; it offers the longest range of the group at roughly 6,100 nautical miles and typically carries a few dozen passengers in luxury (often around 25–50, though it can be configured for more). The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets: the 8X is smaller, with about 6,450 nm range and usually seats roughly 12–16; the G700 is larger and more spacious, around 7,750 nm range, and typically carries about 13–19. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing aircraft; it trades range and cruise speed for vertical access, with an approximate range on the order of 500–600 nm and typical passenger loads around 12–19 depending on configuration. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes group capacity and airline-level comfort, the G700 and 8X prioritize long nonstop missions for smaller groups, and the S‑92 prioritizes point-to-point access without runways.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | — |