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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner in the large-cabin category, offering the greatest intercontinental range of the group at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and mission, and the highest passenger capacity, typically configured for about 25–50+ in executive layouts (and far more in airline seating). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet, also capable of true intercontinental missions at about 6,450 nautical miles, but with a smaller cabin and typical executive capacity around 12–16 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light-to-midsize business jet emphasizing short/rough-field utility, with a shorter range around 2,000 nautical miles and typical seating of about 6–10 passengers in executive use. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter rather than a fixed-wing aircraft; it prioritizes point-to-point access and vertical lift over range, typically flying a few hundred nautical miles (often around 450–500 nm) and carrying about 12–16 passengers in transport configurations.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew4211
Total Seats1217216
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637664506512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats35161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712036900—6680
Standard Cabin Seats814196
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules——IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew4211
Total Seats1017216
ConfigurationGreen Interior———
Max Cabin Seats35161910
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2—9.3
Standard Cabin Seats814196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200—23500
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—No—No
Jump Seat—Yes—No
Galley Location—FWD—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—FWD
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—Optional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900——
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280006722—3435
No. of Engines2322
Fuel Type——JetFuel—
Horsepower——1983—
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.257.852.2
Wingspan (ft)117.986.3—55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.7—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.7—23
Overall Height (ft)40.326.116.617.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—85—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695395—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—90
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48—