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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner category aircraft, offering intercontinental reach (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the largest cabin and passenger capacity of this group, typically arranged for a few dozen VIP travelers but able to accommodate far more in airline-style seating. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large-cabin business jet with very long range (about 6,400–6,500 nautical miles) but a much smaller passenger load, commonly 8–16 in executive layouts, prioritizing speed, efficiency, and access to smaller airports. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter, optimized for short-range missions (on the order of 300 nautical miles) with a small cabin, usually carrying a pilot plus about 4 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy helicopter used for offshore, government, and utility transport; it has substantially more lift and cabin volume than the R66, a medium range typically around 500–600 nautical miles, and seating that often falls in the high teens to around 20 passengers depending on mission equipment and layout.

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 RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew422
Total Seats101721
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351619
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
Standard Cabin Seats81419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
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 TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
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)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140