Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized turboprops suited to shorter missions and smaller groups, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Bombardier Global 7500 are long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel and larger cabins. By category, the King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine utility/commuter-class turboprop, the M600 SLS is a single‑engine personal turboprop, the Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range trijet, and the Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship large-cabin jet. In range, the M600 SLS is typically around 1,500 nautical miles, the King Air 360ER around 1,800 nautical miles, the Falcon 8X about 6,450 nautical miles, and the Global 7500 about 7,700 nautical miles. Passenger capacity generally scales similarly: the M600 SLS usually carries about 4–6 passengers, the King Air 360ER about 6–9, the Falcon 8X commonly 12–16 (with higher-density layouts possible), and the Global 7500 typically 14–19 depending on configuration.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 2200 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 20 |