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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner in the large business jet category, designed for intercity and intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range (roughly in the 6,000–6,600 nautical mile class with auxiliary tanks, depending on fit) and typically carries a small VIP party in high comfort, often around 25–50 passengers, though layouts can vary widely. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light helicopter aimed at corporate, EMS, and law-enforcement missions. Its range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (about 300–400 nm), with seating commonly for 6–8 occupants including crew. The Robinson R66 is a smaller, single-engine turbine helicopter for private and utility use. It generally carries about 4–5 people including the pilot, with range also in the few-hundred-nautical-mile bracket (roughly 300–350 nm). The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger, twin-engine medium helicopter used for offshore transport and executive shuttle work. It has greater capacity and range than the MD 902 and R66, commonly seating around 12–19 passengers, with range typically around 500–600 nm depending on configuration.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 19.79
Min Crew42
Total Seats1221
ManufacturerBoeingSikorsky
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771207417
Standard Cabin Seats819
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1021
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats819
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775