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Gulfstream G650er vs Airbus Acj319 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

The Gulfstream G650ER is a purpose-built long‑range business jet, optimized for point‑to‑point travel with a relatively small cabin. It typically carries about 8–19 passengers in executive layouts and offers roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to nonstop intercontinental missions with fewer passengers and faster private‑jet handling. The Airbus ACJ319 is an airliner-based “bizliner” in the Airbus Corporate Jets family, offering a much larger cabin and higher customization potential than the G650ER. In VIP configurations it commonly carries around 19–50 passengers (more if fitted for shuttle use), with range depending on fuel/cabin options but generally in the neighborhood of about 6,000 nautical miles, enabling long intercontinental sectors with more space. A Boeing BBJ based on the 737 MAX is also a large-cabin bizliner, broadly comparable in mission to the ACJ319 but often emphasizing efficiency and range. Typical VIP passenger counts are similar, roughly 25–50, while published range varies by variant and configuration but is commonly around 6,000–7,000 nautical miles.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAXGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.39
Min Crew44
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerBoeingGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65557500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7170049500
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.7
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400031900
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800016900
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.799.8
Wingspan (ft)117.999.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.5
Cabin Length (ft)98.446.9
Overall Height (ft)40.325.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.932.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235