Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner category aircraft, suited to intercontinental missions; depending on cabin configuration it typically carries a few dozen passengers in premium layouts, with range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet category aircraft designed for flexible regional and transcontinental trips; it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers, with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter category aircraft optimized for offshore and utility/VIP transport; it typically carries around 12–16 passengers, with range roughly about 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter category aircraft aimed at shorter hops and lower operating cost; it generally carries 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range roughly around 300 nautical miles. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes maximum range and cabin volume, the PC-24 balances speed and access to shorter runways, while the AW189 and R66 trade speed and range for vertical lift and point-to-point access.
| 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 |