Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business airliner category aircraft, designed for intercontinental travel. It typically offers the greatest range of the four at roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on configuration, and it can carry the most people, commonly outfitted for about 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts (with far higher maximum seating in airline form). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet in the long-range corporate category. Its range is typically around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, and it usually seats about 13–14 passengers in executive configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter in the light utility/turbine-class mission space (though piston-powered), suited to shorter regional hops. Typical range is on the order of about 300–350 nautical miles, with seating for up to 5 occupants including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter for short to moderate trips, generally around 300–350 nautical miles of range, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot (up to 5 total seats).
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 |
| Configuration | Green Interior |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |