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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the large jet category and is designed for airline-class range and space in a business-jet configuration, typically flying roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles and carrying a few dozen passengers in high-comfort layouts (often around 25–50, depending on interior). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, offering mid-to-long regional capability at about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with seating commonly around 6–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop (personal/light business aircraft) with a shorter range than the Avanti, roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, and typically seats 5–6 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter, optimized for short-range, point-to-point access rather than cross-country legs, usually around 300–350 nautical miles with seating for about 4 passengers plus a pilot. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes intercontinental range and cabin volume, the Avanti balances speed and efficiency for regional trips, the M600 targets simpler single‑pilot utility with good range, and the R66 trades range for vertical-access flexibility.

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 RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats1085
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats357
Cabin Pressure (psi)995.6
Standard Cabin Seats864
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002400012600
LavatoryNoNo
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines221
Horsepower850600
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