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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jetliner, typically configured for roughly 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts (and far more in airline seating), with intercontinental range on the order of about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in a much smaller category, usually seating 6–9 passengers, with a typical range around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter best suited to short regional missions, commonly carrying about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, with range typically in the ~300–400 nautical mile class. The Robinson R66 is also a single‑engine turbine helicopter, generally carrying about 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range commonly around ~300 nautical miles. In short, the BBJ MAX 9 leads by a wide margin in passenger capacity and range, the Avanti EVO sits in the middle as a fast business turboprop, and the Enstrom 480B and R66 prioritize short-range point-to-point flexibility over distance and seat count.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew41
Total Seats128
ManufacturerBoeingPiaggio
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats357
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771203775
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats108
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats357
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
LavatoryNo
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.447.3
Wingspan (ft)117.947.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.9
Overall Height (ft)40.313.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2