Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets, built for intercontinental travel with full‑size cabins and high cruise speeds. The Global 7500 typically offers the greatest range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, while the Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles. Both generally seat around 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum configurations higher but less typical for business use. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short to medium regional missions, rugged fields, and cargo flexibility rather than speed. Its range is roughly 900 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on payload, and it commonly carries about 9 passengers (up to around 14 in high‑density seating). The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as a personal/business aircraft. It carries about 4 to 6 passengers in typical use (up to 6), and its range is roughly 1,400 nautical miles, bridging the gap between personal turboprops and larger utility aircraft.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 2200 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 20 |