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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout, with space to move around and sleep on long flights. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for shorter regional trips, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and usually 7 to 9 passengers in a comfortable but smaller cabin. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as a fast owner-flown or small business aircraft; it typically carries 4 to 6 passengers (up to about 6 in the cabin) and has roughly 1,700 nautical miles of range, trading cabin volume for efficiency and runway flexibility. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on short-range utility and point-to-point access; it commonly seats around 4 to 5 people and has a range on the order of 200 to 300 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over speed and distance.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 2.25
Min Crew221
Total Seats14106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+TBM 960
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019061730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1284
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000
Useful Load (lbs)75402908
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats14106
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats199
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1284
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.535.3
Wingspan (ft)10456.342.1
Cabin Width (ft)85.54
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.74.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.513.4
Overall Height (ft)2717.2
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