Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a converted narrow‑body airliner in the ultra‑large/VIP airliner category, built to move the most people the farthest: it can typically fly roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on fit-out and reserves, and in VIP layouts often carries a few dozen passengers (commonly around 25–50) with very large cabin volume. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, usually around 3,900 nautical miles, and typically seats about 13–14 in executive comfort. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of purpose‑built business jets in the ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin category: it’s designed for about 7,500 nautical miles and commonly carries around 13–19 passengers in luxury configurations while offering a notably spacious cabin for its class. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast turboprop in the light business aircraft category, with a much shorter range (about 1,400–1,800 nautical miles typical) and usually seats 6–7 passengers, trading intercontinental capability for efficiency and access to shorter runways.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 24000 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 103 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.25 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 56.9 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 25.4 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 35.2 |