Heavy Business Jets
Boeing 777 VIP
ICAO: B77L
Overview
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is derived from the 737 MAX 9 narrow-body. Designed for VIP markets, it offers increased cabin length compared with smaller variants. The aircraft combines efficiency with expanded interior flexibility.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × CFM International LEAP
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 28,000 lbf · 125 kN
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins
- Wing tips
- split: Split Scimitar Winglet
- Seats
- 19
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 10 ft 10 in · 3.30 m
- Cabin height
- 7 ft 1 in · 2.16 m
- Cabin length
- 107 ft 2 in · 32.67 m
- Exterior length
- 138 ft 5 in · 42.18 m
- Tail height
- 40 ft 4 in · 12.30 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 11 ft 6 in · 3.50 m
- Wing span
- 117 ft 1 in · 35.69 m
- Baggage volume
- 1,485 ft³ · 42.1 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 194,500 lb · 88,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 146,500 lb · 66,500 kg
- Max payload
- 38,400 lb · 17,400 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11,000 gal · 41,700 L · 33,300 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 470 kt · 541 mph · 870 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 142 kt · 163 mph · 263 km/h
- Range
- 6,515 nm · 7,500 mi · 12,070 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft · 12,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,100 ft/min · 16 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 8,200 ft · 2,500 m
- Landing distance
- 4,100 ft · 1,250 m
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Operational Context
Boeing BBJ MAX 9 — extended narrow-body executive jet
The BBJ MAX 9 is based on the 737 MAX 9, which first flew in 2017 and entered service in 2018. The business jet version retains the updated engines and aerodynamic improvements of the MAX series. Cabin layouts are customized to meet operator requirements.
Powered by two CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engines producing approximately 28,000 pounds of thrust (124 kN) each, the BBJ MAX 9 cruises at around 450 knots (833 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 194,000 pounds (88,000 kg). Range can exceed 6,500 nautical miles (12,040 km) depending on configuration.
The BBJ MAX 9 provides additional cabin volume compared with smaller MAX-based business jets. It is suited for long-range executive and governmental missions. The aircraft extends the BBJ lineup within the MAX generation.
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