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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Bombardier Global 6500 and Global 8000 are ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jets built for intercontinental missions with stand‑up cabins and full long‑haul amenities. The Global 6500 typically offers about 6,600 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for roughly 10–14 passengers. The Global 8000 is Bombardier’s longer‑legged flagship, advertised at about 8,000 nautical miles, and is usually arranged for a similar passenger count (often around 10–19, depending on layout), prioritizing more nonstop city pairs rather than higher density. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are single‑engine turboprop aircraft in a very different category: fast personal and owner‑operator business travel with lower operating costs and smaller cabins. Both seat up to about 6 occupants including the pilot (typically 4–5 passengers plus pilot in real use). The TBM 910’s range is roughly around 1,730 nautical miles, while the TBM 960 is broadly similar, typically around 1,730 nautical miles, with performance and efficiency refinements rather than a major range jump.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 8000Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 2.25
Min Crew2411
Total Seats141966
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDaher TBMDaher TBM
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Global 8000TBM 910TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6600800017301730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats1719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121244
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 744$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504626.7330330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$78,000,000$4,250,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
Max Passengers19
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)29082908
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo
Min Crew2411
Crew RestYesYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats141966
Galley LocationFWDFWDMIDMID
Max Cabin Seats1719
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats121244
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439014390
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportPT6A-66DTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition35003500
Thrust (lbs)1512518920
No. of Engines221
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 49
Horsepower850850
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.511135.335.3
Wingspan (ft)9410442.142.1
Cabin Width (ft)8844
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.24.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)43.354.513.413.4
Overall Height (ft)25.52714.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)30