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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets, built for intercontinental travel with large, high‑comfort cabins. The Global 7500 leads on range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers, while the Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles with a common capacity around 12–16 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “light super‑versatile” business jet aimed at shorter missions and access to smaller or semi‑prepared runways. Its range is about 2,000 nautical miles and it generally seats around 6–10 passengers depending on layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft rather than a business jet. It trades speed and long range for simplicity, rugged field performance, and payload flexibility, with a typical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles and seating commonly up to about 9–14 passengers in commuter configurations.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats14176
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XPC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770064502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats191610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12146
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats14176
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats12146
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1892067223435
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.252.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)87.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.723
Overall Height (ft)2726.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor