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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-based business jet suited to head-of-state or corporate shuttle missions, offering intercontinental range (roughly in the 6,000–7,000 nautical mile class, depending on cabin fit and payload) and the highest passenger capacity of the three. In a typical VIP configuration it can carry dozens of passengers, and in high-density layouts it can accommodate far more, making it best when group size and baggage volume matter more than access to smaller airports. The Gulfstream G700 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for nonstop global city pairs, commonly quoted around 7,000+ nautical miles, with a much smaller capacity than the BBJ but a more private, high-comfort cabin. It typically carries about 10–19 passengers in executive layouts, prioritizing speed, range, and premium accommodations over maximum headcount. The Sikorsky S-92 is a twin-engine helicopter, not a fixed-wing jet, and is used for regional transport, offshore, and utility/VIP missions. Its range is far shorter (generally a few hundred nautical miles) and capacity is moderate, commonly around 12–19 passengers depending on configuration, but it uniquely offers vertical lift and access to helipads or remote sites.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew442
Total Seats121621
ManufacturerBoeingGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63767500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771207417
Standard Cabin Seats81219
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew442
Total Seats101621
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351919
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats81219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018250
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)40.325.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775