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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.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66—$ 19.79
Min Crew4242
Total Seats12171621
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637664507500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64—$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats35161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712036900—7417
Standard Cabin Seats8141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805—$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules———IFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew4242
Total Seats10171621
ConfigurationGreen Interior———
Max Cabin Seats35161919
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2——
Standard Cabin Seats8141219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200——
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing——
Crew Rest—NoOptional—
Jump Seat—YesYes—
Galley Location—FWDFWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900——
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17——
Thrust (lbs)28000672218250—
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Horsepower———2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)———760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.2109.9—
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat 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)40.326.125.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485——140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695—775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140195—