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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet based on the 737 MAX 9 airliner, suited to corporate or VIP transport over intercontinental distances. It typically carries a small number of VIP passengers in a luxury configuration (often a few dozen or fewer, depending on layout) and offers far greater range than the helicopters, on the order of several thousand nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter designed for utility, training, and short‑haul missions. It usually carries a pilot plus a small group of passengers (commonly up to four total occupants) and has a range measured in only a few hundred miles, varying with fuel load and conditions. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at personal, utility, and charter roles. It typically carries a pilot plus up to four passengers (five seats total) and generally offers somewhat higher cruise performance and practical range than many piston helicopters, but still far below the BBJ, typically a few hundred nautical miles.

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