Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner (business jetliner) designed for intercontinental travel, typically offering the greatest range of the group at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles and a very wide cabin that can be configured for about 25–50+ passengers in corporate/VIP layouts (and far more in airline seating). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light/midsize business jet aimed at flexible point-to-point missions, with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles and seating commonly 6–10 passengers (up to about 11). The Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin helicopter for offshore, SAR, and corporate transport, with a typical range roughly 450–500 nautical miles and seating commonly 16–19 passengers depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for EMS, law enforcement, and utility roles, generally offering the shortest range here at about 300–350 nautical miles and carrying around 6–8 passengers (or mission equipment in place of seats).
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | 85 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |