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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft in the “large cabin turboprop” category, optimized for short/medium regional missions and access to shorter runways. Its range is roughly around 1,500 nautical miles depending on load and conditions, and it typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in executive configurations. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. Its range is about 7,700 nautical miles, and it commonly carries 8 to 14 passengers, with higher-density layouts possible. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, slightly shorter-ranged than the Global 7500 at about 6,450 nautical miles, and typically seats around 8 to 14 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in the light utility category, intended for short‑range missions. Its range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300+ nm), and it generally carries 4 to 5 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008X
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140