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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, ultra-long-haul business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at shorter regional and transcontinental trips, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and usually seating around 7 to 9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop, best suited to efficient point-to-point travel and smaller-airport access; it offers roughly 1,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 4 to 6 occupants. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter optimized for short, flexible missions with vertical access to constrained sites; its range is roughly 300 nautical miles and it generally accommodates about 4 to 5 people including the pilot. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin space, the XLS+ balances jet speed with moderate range, the TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency and versatility for small groups, and the R66 focuses on VTOL convenience over 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 Jet—Turbo 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 Rules——IFR
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—
Horsepower——850
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