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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14 to 19 passengers in a large, multi-zone cabin. 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 a typical capacity of 7 to 9 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop, best suited to owner-operator flying and fast point-to-point regional travel; it reaches roughly 1,700 nautical miles and usually carries 4 to 6 occupants depending on configuration and payload. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium twin-engine helicopter used for offshore, government, and corporate shuttle roles rather than long-range cruise; it has on the order of 500 nautical miles of range (mission dependent) and can carry around 12 to 19 passengers in typical transport layouts. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin size, the XLS+ balances comfort and efficiency for midrange routes, the TBM 960 emphasizes speed and economy with fewer passengers, and the S-92 trades range for vertical lift and access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1410621
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+TBM 960S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019061730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats128419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)754029087417
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew2212
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1410621
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats128419
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition500035004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines221
Horsepower8502520
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2717.217.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775