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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, suited to intercontinental travel with a typical range around 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration, and it can be outfitted for roughly 25–50 passengers in executive layouts (far more in airline seating). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet optimized for transcontinental missions, typically about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 13 passengers (often up to 19 with options). The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter used for utility, training, or short corporate hops, with short-range capability on the order of a few hundred nautical miles and typically 4–5 occupants including the pilot. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter aimed at corporate, EMS, and law-enforcement roles, generally offering a few hundred nautical miles of range and accommodating about 6–8 occupants depending on interior. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads on range and capacity, the Legacy 650E balances range with smaller executive capacity, and the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical-lift flexibility.

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