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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft and the Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter. In range, the Global 7500 leads with roughly 7,700 nautical miles, followed by the Falcon 8X at about 6,450 nautical miles; both are designed for intercontinental nonstop missions. The Grand Caravan EX typically offers around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and conditions, suiting regional passenger, cargo, and special-mission work. The Enstrom 480B has the shortest reach, generally on the order of 300–400 nautical miles, reflecting helicopter mission profiles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 commonly seats about 14–19 in executive layouts, and the Falcon 8X typically carries around 12–16. The Grand Caravan EX is often configured for up to 9 passengers in commuter seating (or more in specialized arrangements), trading speed and luxury for rugged flexibility. The Enstrom 480B usually carries 4–5 people including the pilot, optimized for short-range transport and utility flights.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008X
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140