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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner category aircraft: by far the largest and longest‑range option here, designed to move a large delegation in airline comfort with private-jet amenities. Depending on interior configuration it can carry dozens of passengers, and it offers intercontinental range typically around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, optimized for smaller groups and nonstop global city pairs. It typically seats about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and reaches roughly 6,400 nautical miles. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter, focused on vertical access to remote sites, offshore platforms, or city heliports rather than long distance cruise. It generally carries about 16–18 passengers in high-density transport or fewer in VIP, with practical range commonly in the 400–500 nautical mile class (mission and tanks dependent). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, best for short to medium regional trips. It typically carries 5–6 passengers and offers range around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew4211
Total Seats1217216
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XAW189M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637664506511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats351619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120369002200
Standard Cabin Seats814194
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew4211
Total Seats1017215
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351619
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats814194
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002920012600
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPW307DCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)280006722
No. of Engines2321
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.257.829.7
Wingspan (ft)117.986.343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.67.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.24
Cabin Length (ft)107.242.712.3
Overall Height (ft)40.326.116.611.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020
Rotor Diameter (ft)48