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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airline-derived VIP jet in the airliner/BBJ category, offering by far the greatest range of the four (typically on the order of several thousand nautical miles, often cited around 6,000+ nm depending on configuration) and the largest capacity, commonly fitted for roughly 25–50 passengers in executive layouts (with much higher possible in dense seating). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, positioned as a fast, efficient executive transport with moderate long-range capability (roughly 1,500–2,000 nm class) and a typical passenger load around 6–7 plus crew. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business aircraft category, suited to owner‑pilots with a range around the mid‑1,000 nm class (about 1,400–1,600 nm typical) and seating generally for 5–6 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter, optimized for short‑range utility and point‑to‑point access rather than distance, with a range in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class and capacity typically around 4 passengers plus pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew411
Total Seats1286
ManufacturerBoeingPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637615301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats357
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712037752200
Standard Cabin Seats864
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats1085
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats357
Cabin Pressure (psi)995.6
Standard Cabin Seats864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002400012600
LavatoryNoNo
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines221
Horsepower850600
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.447.329.7
Wingspan (ft)117.947.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.912.3
Overall Height (ft)40.313.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165