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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range ultra‑large business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft focused on short‑to‑medium regional missions, with about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and usually 9–14 passenger capacity in commuter configurations. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop geared toward fast personal or corporate point‑to‑point trips, generally around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range with seating commonly 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 depending on interior and mission). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter intended for short‑range transport and utility roles, typically around 200–300 nautical miles of range and seating for about 4–5 occupants. Overall, the Global 7500 leads in range and cabin capacity, the Caravan emphasizes payload and flexibility, the TBM 960 emphasizes speed and efficiency for fewer people, and the Enstrom 480B trades range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBM
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats124
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats146
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats124
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.3
Wingspan (ft)10442.1
Cabin Width (ft)84
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.4
Overall Height (ft)27
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123