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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically offering a range around 7,700 nautical miles and seating usually configured for about 8–19 passengers, depending on cabin layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short-haul, rugged operations; it typically ranges about 900–1,200 nautical miles and carries up to about 9–14 passengers in commuter layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast owner-operator or corporate trips; it typically ranges about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles and seats about 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 including pilot, depending on configuration). The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and utility transport; typical range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles (mission dependent) with capacity commonly around 16–19 passengers in high-density seating or fewer in VIP/missionized layouts.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew211
Total Seats14621
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop—
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001730651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats19—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$2,413,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)—2908—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Min Crew211
Crew RestYes——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats14621
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats19—19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Galley / RefreshmentGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats12419
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)18920——
No. of Engines2—2
Horsepower—8501983
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.357.8
Wingspan (ft)10442.1—
Cabin Width (ft)84—
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.1—
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.4—
Overall Height (ft)27—16.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123395
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85