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).
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |