Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft best suited to regional missions and shorter runways. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers, with practical range generally in the roughly 1,500–2,000 nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for around 14–19 passengers, and capable of about 7,700 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range trijet, typically seating about 12–16 passengers, with range around 6,450 nautical miles, emphasizing efficiency and access to shorter airports for its class. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it generally carries about 16–19 passengers in a high‑density layout (fewer for VIP), with range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical access and point‑to‑point flexibility.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 395 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 |