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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop optimized for short to medium missions, typically offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 6–9 passengers in an executive layout (with higher-density configurations possible). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 14–19 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, generally around 6,450 nautical miles of range and usually configured for about 12–16 passengers. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at short‑range utility or executive missions, with roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 6–8 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin capacity, the Falcon 8X follows closely with strong long‑range capability, the King Air 360ER trades speed and altitude for efficiency and runway flexibility, and the 902 Explorer prioritizes vertical access over range.

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