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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner in the business-jetliner category, offering roughly 3,200–3,500 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and carrying a small VIP group in typical BBJ layouts (often 25–50) but capable of transporting well over 150 passengers in airline-style seating. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet with about 6,450 nautical miles of range and usually seats around 12–16 passengers in executive comfort. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to short-range missions, typically offering roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 6–8 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy, long-range twin helicopter used for offshore and VIP transport, typically around 500–600 nautical miles of range and seating roughly 16–19 passengers (and more in high-density layouts). Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on nonstop range, the BBJ MAX 9 leads on cabin volume and maximum people moved, and the S-92 offers the highest-capacity helicopter option.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew422
Total Seats121721
ManufacturerBoeingDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 98XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats351619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120369007417
Standard Cabin Seats81419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew422
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-1BPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)280006722—
No. of Engines231
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Horsepower——2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.480.2—
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)40.326.117.8
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)—1695775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—