Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range ultra‑large business jet, built for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 14 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned for shorter regional trips than the Global, with about 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 6 to 9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot or small‑team travel; it generally carries 4 to 6 passengers in comfort (up to 6) with around 1,700 nautical miles of range. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged utility single‑engine turboprop designed for short‑to‑medium regional and remote operations; it typically seats 9 to 14 passengers and has roughly 900 to 1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 3775 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 24000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 42.1 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | — | 13.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 35.2 |