Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering by far the longest range of the four (typically roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, often arranged for a few dozen passengers in luxury but capable of many more in high-density layouts. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet, with intercontinental range around 6,400–6,450 nautical miles and a typical capacity of about 12–16 passengers in executive seating. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, suited to regional missions with a range around 1,500 nautical miles and seating generally for up to 6 occupants including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter, optimized for short-range, point-to-point access rather than long cruise; practical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (often ~300–350) with seating typically for the pilot plus up to 4 passengers.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 20 |