Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the large, airline-derived business jet category, offering the greatest range of the four and the most spacious cabin; it can be configured for very high passenger counts in VIP airline style, far beyond typical business jets. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet, with intercontinental range and a high-end cabin typically arranged for a dozen to around twenty passengers, prioritizing comfort over maximum seat count. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft in the light business category, optimized for efficiency and speed for its class, with a mid-range mission profile and usually seating roughly six to nine passengers depending on layout. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the owner-flown/entry-level business category, best suited to regional to mid-range trips, with the smallest cabin and typically about five to six passengers plus a pilot. Overall, range and capacity scale upward from the M600 SLS to the Avanti EVO to the G700, with the BBJ MAX 9 dominating space and potential headcount.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 8 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 7 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 9 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 24000 | 12600 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | No | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 103 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.25 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 56.9 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 25.4 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 35.2 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |