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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, best suited to intercontinental missions. In executive configuration it typically carries a few dozen passengers in high comfort (often roughly 25–50, depending on layout), and its range is on the order of about 6,000–6,500 nautical miles with auxiliary tanks, enabling nonstop city pairs that smaller business jets cannot match. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter optimized for short-haul, low-altitude missions such as EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle hops. It generally carries about 6–8 passengers (plus pilot[s]) and has a range typically in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class (roughly 250–350 nm, mission dependent). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light/midsize business jet aimed at flexible regional-to-continental travel, including operation from shorter or less improved runways. It typically seats about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts and offers a range around 2,000 nautical miles (varying by payload and reserves).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerBoeingPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63762076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats3510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771206680
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3510
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.2
Wingspan (ft)117.955.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.223
Overall Height (ft)40.317.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90