Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for VIP and offshore transport. In range terms, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental nonstop missions. The Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles, also suited to long oceanic legs. The Citation XLS+ is designed for shorter point‑to‑point travel, typically around 2,100 nautical miles. The S‑92’s practical range is far lower than the jets, generally on the order of 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X commonly seat about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum configurations higher. The Citation XLS+ typically carries around 7–9 passengers. The S‑92 can carry roughly 12–19 passengers depending on configuration, but with helicopter speed and range tradeoffs versus the jets.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 8X | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | $ 7.66 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | 8X | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 6450 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 36900 | 7417 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 17 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 14 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 29200 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | PW307D | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 80.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | 26.1 | 17.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | — | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | 140 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 | 775 |