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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 sit in the ultra-long-range business jet category, designed for intercontinental missions with large, high-comfort cabins. The Global 7500 typically offers around 7,700 nautical miles of range and commonly carries about 8–19 passengers depending on layout, while the G700 is in a similar class at roughly 7,500 nautical miles and about 10–19 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra-long-range business jet but generally a step smaller in cabin volume than the Global 7500/G700 class; it is commonly quoted around 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates about 8–16 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/commuter aircraft rather than a long-range business jet. Its range is far shorter (commonly around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload/reserves), and it typically seats up to about 9 passengers (or more in commuter configurations), emphasizing rugged, short/remote-field operations over speed and luxury.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew224
Total Seats141716
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XG700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)770064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)18920672218250
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)10486.3103
Cabin Width (ft)87.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.756.9
Overall Height (ft)2726.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor