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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers in a pressurized, high-comfort cabin. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft geared toward short to medium regional missions, with around 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on load and commonly configured for up to 9 passengers (or more in commuter layouts), prioritizing rugged access over speed. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast point‑to‑point trips, with about 1,700 nautical miles of range and usually 4–6 passengers in a smaller, owner‑pilot friendly cabin. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and executive transport, trading fixed‑wing speed and range for vertical lift and access; it typically carries about 12–19 passengers with an approximate 500–600 nautical mile range depending on configuration and reserves.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats14621
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 3,068
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 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14621
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1919
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 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines21
Horsepower8502520
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2717.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140