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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner based on a narrow-body jet, best suited to head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions. It sits in the airline-derived business jet category and offers intercontinental-class range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) with a typically fitted passenger capacity in the dozens, far below its airline maximum but far above traditional business jets. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large-cabin business jet designed for corporate travel. It generally provides about 3,900 nautical miles of range and is typically configured for around 13–14 passengers, emphasizing comfort, baggage volume, and stand‑up cabin amenities rather than high-density seating. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter in the light utility category. Its range is much shorter (on the order of a few hundred nautical miles), and passenger capacity is small, typically up to 4 passengers plus a pilot, optimized for short hops, point-to-point access, training, and utility roles rather than long-distance travel.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485