Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-derived “bizliner” suited to head-of-state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers the biggest cabin and typically the highest passenger capacity of the three, with layouts ranging from VIP-style accommodations to high-density seating; its range is intercontinental but generally driven by configuration and operator choices rather than a single standard business-jet figure. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a traditional large-cabin business jet, smaller and less spacious than the other two, optimized for comfortable long-range regional and transcontinental flying, with a typical executive passenger load in the low-to-mid teens and a range around 3,900 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of purpose-built business jets: an ultra-long-range aircraft with a very large cabin (though not as voluminous as a BBJ) and a typical capacity also in the low-to-mid teens, delivering true global reach with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | — |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 |