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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet derived from the 737 MAX airliner, intended for intercity and intercontinental travel between major airports. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for regional lift, offshore energy support, search and rescue, and point‑to‑point access where runways are unavailable. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 operates on the order of several thousand nautical miles, commonly cited around 3,500–3,600 nm depending on configuration and reserves, enabling nonstop flights such as transcontinental U.S. or many transatlantic missions. The S‑92’s practical range is much shorter, typically a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 500+ nm with reserves depending on payload), reflecting helicopter speed and fuel limits. For passenger capacity, a BBJ MAX 9 can carry well over 100 passengers in airline seating, but in VIP layouts it is usually configured for a few dozen (often around 25–50) to prioritize space and amenities. The S‑92 generally seats around 19 passengers in typical transport configuration, with VIP or mission equipment reducing that number.

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