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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range business jet category aircraft, designed for intercity and intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range (roughly 5,000–6,000 nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity, typically arranged for about 25–50 passengers in VIP layouts, with far higher maximum seating possible in airline-style layouts. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super-medium, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and utility/VIP missions. Its range is generally on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles, and it commonly carries around 16–19 passengers (layout dependent). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter used for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate roles. It has a shorter range, typically around 250–350 nautical miles, and usually seats about 6–8 occupants including crew. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter focused on cost-effective private and utility flying. It has the shortest range of the group at roughly 300 nautical miles (often less with reserves and payload), and typically carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57
Min Crew41
Total Seats1221
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats1021
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats819
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.8
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.316.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395