Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range business jetliner derived from a 737, best suited to intercontinental travel; it offers by far the greatest range of this group (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and typically carries a relatively small VIP cabin load compared with its airliner size, often around 25–50 passengers in executive layouts. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for flexibility and short or semi‑prepared runways; it has a medium range (about 2,000 nautical miles) and usually seats about 6–10 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at short‑hop missions; its range is a few hundred nautical miles (around 300) and it typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and utility/VIP transport; it has a longer helicopter range (roughly 500+ nautical miles) and generally carries about 12–19 passengers depending on layout.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.3 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 23500 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 55.8 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |