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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.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew212
Total Seats14617
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 9608X
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770017306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12414
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)290836900
Cabin
Cockpit223
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats14617
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12414
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960PW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines23
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.380.2
Wingspan (ft)10442.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)847.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.442.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140