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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 42.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 13.4 | 23 |
| 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 |