Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the large airliner-derived VIP category, offering by far the greatest range among these options (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, typically outfitted for a few dozen passengers in luxury, with potential for more in higher-density layouts. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range ultra-long-range business jet, optimized for intercontinental missions at about 6,000+ nautical miles and usually carrying around 12–16 passengers in executive seating. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a light twin‑turboprop business aircraft, suited to regional missions with a range around 1,300–1,800 nautical miles and a typical capacity of about 6–7 passengers in a comfortable cabin. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, intended for short-range point-to-point access rather than long cruise, with practical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles and seating typically for a pilot plus 4 passengers.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | 24000 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 35.2 |