Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner derived from the 737 MAX 9, best suited to intercontinental missions and large delegations. In typical executive configurations it generally carries roughly 25 to 50 passengers (and can be arranged for more), and it offers the longest range of the three, commonly cited around 6,000 to 6,500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet aimed at transcontinental and some ocean-crossing travel with fewer people. It typically seats about 13 to 14 passengers in standard executive layouts, with range commonly around 3,900 to 4,000 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter focused on short-haul, point-to-point access where runways aren’t available. It typically carries 1 to 6 passengers plus one or two pilots, and its range is much shorter, usually on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300 to 400), varying with payload and conditions.
| 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 |