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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP airliner category aircraft, offering by far the longest range of the group at roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles (depending on configuration) and typically carrying a small VIP party in high comfort, often around 10–50 passengers, though it can be configured for more. The Gulfstream G700 is a long-range business jet, generally around 7,500 nautical miles range, and typically carries about 10–19 passengers in an executive layout, trading airline-scale space for faster, more flexible private-jet operations. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter, optimized for short-range missions (commonly a few hundred nautical miles, around 300–400 nm) with seating usually for about 6–8 occupants depending on fit. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter, also short-range (often around 300–350 nm) with a typical capacity of about 4–5 occupants. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 and G700 serve intercontinental fixed-wing travel, while the 902 Explorer and R66 serve regional, point-to-point vertical-lift missions with much lower range and capacity.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew44
Total Seats1216
ManufacturerBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)63767500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1016
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1BPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4109.9
Wingspan (ft)117.9103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)107.256.9
Overall Height (ft)40.325.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195