Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner class aircraft, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers by far the greatest range of the three at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles (aux tanks/configuration dependent) and the largest cabin volume; passenger capacity varies widely by interior, typically around 25–50 in business/VIP layouts, though it can be fitted for more. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and some transcontinental flying. It has a substantially shorter range than the BBJ, generally around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and typically carries 6–9 passengers in executive seating. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for short‑range utility, training, and executive shuttle missions. Its range is the shortest, commonly on the order of 300–400 nautical miles, and it carries about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot (configuration dependent).
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 24000 |
| Lavatory | — | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 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) | — | 35.2 |