Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airline-derived business jet in the VIP airliner category, designed for long-range intercontinental travel and typically configured for a few dozen passengers in luxury (often around 25–50+, depending on layout). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet, also capable of intercontinental missions, usually carrying about 8–16 passengers in a high-end executive cabin. The Pilatus PC-24 sits in the light/medium business jet category with a strong utility focus; it has a shorter range than the BBJ MAX 9 and Falcon 8X but still supports regional and some transcontinental missions, commonly seating about 6–10 passengers (with higher-density options). The Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter, optimized for short-range point-to-point flights and access to confined landing areas, carrying about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot. Overall, capability scales from helicopter (short-range, small loads) to PC-24 (versatile regional jet) to Falcon 8X (ultra-long-range executive) to BBJ MAX 9 (highest capacity and long-range VIP transport).
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | 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 | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 |