Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the greatest intercontinental range of this group (typically around 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and by far the highest passenger capacity, often fitted for roughly 25–50 passengers in executive layouts but capable of far more in dense seating. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range business jet, also capable of true intercontinental missions (about 7,000–7,500 nautical miles) with a smaller, more private cabin than a BBJ; typical executive capacity is around 12–19 passengers. The Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium helicopter, suited to regional point-to-point and offshore missions with much shorter range (roughly 400–500 nautical miles, mission dependent) and generally carries about 16–19 passengers in transport seating. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in the personal/light business category, optimized for cost-efficient regional travel with a typical range around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles and seating for about 5–6 passengers.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | $ 15.57 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | AW189 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 | 651 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | $ 2,413 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — | 12600 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 | 57.8 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 103 | — | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8.2 | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.25 | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 56.9 | — | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 25.4 | 16.6 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 85 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — | 20 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | 165 |