Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner category aircraft, offering by far the greatest range and cabin volume of the group and typically accommodating the most passengers, often configured roughly in the teens to several dozen depending on luxury layout. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter, optimized for short-range missions; it has the smallest practical range here and usually carries about one pilot plus up to seven passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, sitting between the helicopter and the jets for range; it typically carries six to nine passengers and is used for efficient regional and medium-length trips. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet with strong short/rough-field capability, generally carrying about six to ten passengers; it typically out-ranges the Avanti and dramatically exceeds the 902, but remains well below the BBJ MAX 9’s intercontinental capability.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 3775 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 24000 | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 90 |