Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, intended for head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers by far the longest range of this group at roughly 6,200 nautical miles and can be outfitted for a wide range of cabin layouts, typically carrying a few dozen passengers in luxury (often around 25–50) rather than its much higher airline seating potential. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, optimized for nonstop intercontinental travel, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and a typical executive capacity around 10–19 passengers. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter for short‑haul point‑to‑point work; range is roughly 300 nautical miles and seating is generally up to about 8–10 including the pilot. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, suited to regional trips; range is about 1,400 nautical miles and it typically carries 5–6 passengers plus a pilot.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 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 | — | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 | 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 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |