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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner based on a narrowbody jet, best suited to intercontinental missions with generous cabin volume for multiple lounge, dining, and private-room zones. Its range is typically in the roughly 6,000+ nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves, and passenger capacity in VIP use is commonly a few dozen (often around 20–50), though it can be configured higher. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet optimized for nonstop global city pairs, offering about 6,400 nautical miles of range with a quieter, more private cabin than an airliner-sized platform. It usually carries about 8–16 passengers in executive layouts, sometimes up to roughly 19, prioritizing comfort and efficiency over sheer space. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium helicopter for regional and offshore-style missions, trading speed and range for vertical access. Typical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm, configuration-dependent), with seating often around 12–16 passengers in a transport layout.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew421
Total Seats121721
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XAW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766450651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats351619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712036900—
Standard Cabin Seats81419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$2,413,000
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew421
Total Seats101721
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats351619
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2—
Standard Cabin Seats81419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200—
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)280006722—
No. of Engines232
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Horsepower——1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.257.8
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.7—
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2—
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.7—
Overall Height (ft)40.326.116.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—85
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695395
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48