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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 14–19 passengers, emphasizing comfort, speed, and nonstop city‑pairs. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/“super versatile” business jet with the ability to use shorter and less‑prepared runways than many jets. Its range is about 2,000 nautical miles, and it generally carries around 6–10 passengers depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast personal and business travel. It typically seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 including a pilot seat, depending on layout) and has a range around 1,400 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a utility single‑engine turboprop built for rugged, short‑haul operations, cargo, and regional transport. It commonly seats 9–14 passengers and has a range roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats1466
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop—
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770017302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats19—10
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1246
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Useful Load (lbs)—29086680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestYes—No
Jump SeatYes—No
Total Seats1466
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19—10
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—FWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Optional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1246
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439023500
Cargo Door——Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)18920—3435
No. of Engines2—2
Horsepower—850—
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.352.2
Wingspan (ft)10442.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)845.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.423
Overall Height (ft)27—17.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90