Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions, with roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 13 passengers, emphasizing comfort and baggage capacity rather than nonstop globe-spanning legs. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize jet category, optimized for shorter to medium business trips, offering about 2,100 nautical miles of range and usually accommodating 8–9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop (not a jet), best suited to regional point-to-point flying, with about 1,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying 4–6 passengers. In practice, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin volume, the Legacy 650E targets long-range large-cabin value, the XLS+ focuses on efficient midsize operations, and the TBM 960 offers turboprop economy and access to shorter runways.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | TBM 960 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | Turbo Prop |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 2908 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 6.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 14390 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3500 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 42.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 |