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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range business jet (VIP airliner) designed for intercity and intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range—roughly on the order of 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration—and the largest cabin volume; passenger capacity varies widely with layout, typically a few dozen in VIP form (often around 25–50) versus well over 150 in airline seating. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter aimed at short-range utility and training missions. Its range is typically a few hundred nautical miles, and it carries a small group, generally up to 4–5 occupants including the pilot. The Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter used for offshore transport and SAR. It has medium range (commonly a few hundred nautical miles, mission dependent) and typically seats around 16–19 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger heavy twin-engine helicopter, also common in offshore and SAR. It generally carries about 19 passengers (plus crew) with similar medium-range performance, often somewhat higher payload and cabin volume than the AW189.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew412
Total Seats122121
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771207417
Standard Cabin Seats81919
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Total Seats102121
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351919
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats81919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.8
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)40.316.617.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585140
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775