Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is an airliner-derived VIP jet in the large-cabin “head-of-state/corporate shuttle” category. It offers the longest range of this group (typically quoted around 6,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and reserves) and the highest passenger capacity, often configured for a few dozen passengers in VIP layouts, with potential for more in high-density arrangements. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a super-midsize business jet with intercontinental capability but shorter legs than the BBJ or G700 (roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles). Cabin capacity is usually in the low teens, commonly 13–14 passengers in executive seating. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin purpose-built business jet, combining very long range (about 7,500+ nautical miles) with a spacious cabin typically seating around 13–19 in premium configurations. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a long-range twin-engine helicopter, suited to regional/VIP shuttle and offshore missions, with far shorter range (hundreds of nautical miles) and typically 16–19 seats in transport layouts, fewer in VIP.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| 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 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 85 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 |