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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner category aircraft, built for intercontinental missions with a typical range on the order of roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on configuration, and it can be outfitted for anywhere from a small VIP party to several dozen passengers, with high-density layouts reaching well over 100. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter suited to short-range point-to-point and utility missions, typically offering roughly 250–350 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 7–9 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/medium executive category, generally flying about 1,700–1,900 nautical miles with about 6–8 passengers in a typical corporate layout. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑flown personal/business category, typically around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range with seating for up to 6 occupants (often 5 passengers plus a pilot).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74—$ 2.19
Min Crew411
Total Seats1286
ManufacturerBoeingPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637615301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97—$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats357—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712037752200
Standard Cabin Seats864
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396—$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats1085
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats357—
Cabin Pressure (psi)995.6
Standard Cabin Seats864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002400012600
Lavatory—NoNo
Galley / Refreshment—NoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—66008644
Galley Location——MID
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000——
No. of Engines221
Horsepower—850600
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.447.329.7
Wingspan (ft)117.947.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.912.3
Overall Height (ft)40.313.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——165