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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.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14101721
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+8XS-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019066450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1991619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1281419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)7540369007417
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats14101721
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1991619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1281419
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)1892041196722
No. of Engines2231
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.580.2
Wingspan (ft)10456.386.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2717.226.117.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775