Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are both long‑range business jets, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop typically used for personal and short business trips. In category terms, the Global 7500 sits in the ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin segment; the Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range jet but generally a step smaller in cabin volume, with the advantage of three‑engine redundancy and strong short/steep approach capability. The TBM 960 is in a completely different class, optimized for efficiency and access to shorter runways rather than intercontinental nonstop missions. For range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, the Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, and the TBM 960 is far shorter at around 1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload. Passenger capacity reflects that gap: the Global 7500 typically carries about 8 to 16, the Falcon 8X about 8 to 14, and the TBM 960 generally seats up to 6 passengers plus a pilot.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | 8X |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 36900 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 29200 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 3 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 42.1 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 13.4 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | — | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 1695 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |