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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |