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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range VIP airliner suited to intercontinental missions. In business‑jet configuration it typically carries a few dozen passengers in multiple lounge and bedroom zones (often around 25–50), and its range is on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, enabling nonstop transoceanic travel with airline‑class comfort and baggage volume. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for regional lift, offshore, and utility/VIP shuttle roles. It trades speed and range for vertical access, usually carrying about 16–19 passengers depending on layout, with a typical range in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (roughly 400–500 nm), ideal for point‑to‑point access where runways are unavailable. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft for short to midrange trips from small airports. It commonly seats 5–6 passengers, with range roughly around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload, emphasizing lower operating cost and flexibility rather than airline‑scale capacity.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew411
Total Seats12216
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771202200
Standard Cabin Seats8194
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats10215
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Standard Cabin Seats8194
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.829.7
Wingspan (ft)117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14
Cabin Length (ft)107.212.3
Overall Height (ft)40.316.611.3
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)395165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20