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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, designed for long-range executive transport. It offers intercontinental range (roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration) and typically carries about 25–50 passengers in a business-jet interior, though it can be arranged for more. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility and private missions. Its range is short by fixed‑wing standards, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (about 200–300 nm), and it generally seats 4–5 occupants including the pilot. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter used for corporate, EMS, and law enforcement. Its range is typically around 250–350 nm, with seating commonly 7–8 occupants including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter positioned between piston trainers and larger turbine singles. It has a similar short‑to‑moderate helicopter range (about 300–350 nm) and usually seats 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
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