Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airline-derived VIP airliner in the “bizliner” category, suited to head-of-state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers the greatest range of the three at roughly 6,200 nautical miles, and the highest capacity, typically configured for a few dozen passengers in executive layouts (often around 25–50, depending on interior), with far more space than a traditional business jet. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range purpose-built business jet, optimized for high speed, premium cabin comfort, and intercontinental point-to-point travel. Its range is about 7,500 nautical miles, and it typically carries around 10–19 passengers in luxury configurations, with multiple living zones but far fewer seats than a BBJ. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in the personal/owner-flown category. It has the shortest range at about 1,600–1,700 nautical miles and seats up to six, making it best for regional trips, lower operating costs, and smaller groups rather than long-haul or high-capacity missions.
| 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 |