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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner in the business jet category, offering intercontinental capability (roughly 5,000–6,000 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves) and the highest capacity of the group, typically configured for a few dozen passengers in executive layouts but able to seat far more in airline-style arrangements. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft aimed at owner-operators, with medium range (about 1,400 nautical miles) and a small cabin typically carrying 1 pilot plus 4–5 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter used for utility and training roles, with short range (on the order of 300 nautical miles) and seating generally for a pilot plus 3–4 passengers. The Leonardo AW189 is a modern medium twin‑engine helicopter for offshore, SAR, and transport missions, with moderate range (often around 450–500 nautical miles with reserves, mission dependent) and a much higher helicopter passenger load, commonly 16–19 seats in transport configurations.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew411
Total Seats12216
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771202200
Standard Cabin Seats8194
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats10215
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Standard Cabin Seats8194
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.829.7
Wingspan (ft)117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14
Cabin Length (ft)107.212.3
Overall Height (ft)40.316.611.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20