Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering by far the greatest long-range capability and cabin volume; depending on interior layout it typically carries a small VIP group in high comfort rather than airline-density seating, and it is suited to intercontinental missions. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet, optimized for flexible regional-to-continental travel with a notably long range for its class and a cabin that generally accommodates about 6 to 10 passengers in typical executive configurations. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in the owner-flown luxury category, with shorter range than the PC-24 but strong efficiency and access to smaller airports; it is usually flown with 1 pilot and carries up to around 5 passengers. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter, designed for short-range point-to-point and urban access where vertical lift matters; it typically seats about 1 to 2 pilots plus roughly 6 to 8 passengers, but with far less range than the fixed-wing aircraft.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 2076 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 6680 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 23500 | 12600 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | LEAP-1B | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |