Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range jet, and the Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in a very different class. For range, the Global 7500 sits at the top at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental city pairs. The Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles, also designed for long overwater missions with strong runway performance. The Legacy 650E is shorter-legged by comparison at around 3,900 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental and some transatlantic missions with fewer constraints. The TBM 960, despite being efficient and fast for a turboprop, is typically around 1,700 nautical miles, aimed at regional to medium trips. In passenger capacity, the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X commonly seat about 14–19 depending on layout, the Legacy 650E typically accommodates around 13–14, and the TBM 960 is generally configured for about 4–6 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 |