Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long‑range business jets, built for intercontinental missions. The Global 7500 is typically quoted around 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually carries about 8–19 passengers depending on layout, emphasizing very long nonstop city pairs. The Falcon 8X is also ultra‑long‑range at roughly 6,450 nautical miles and is commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, with three engines favoring flexibility and strong runway performance. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, best suited to regional to mid‑range trips, with range roughly in the 1,400–1,700 nautical mile class and typical seating for 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 including pilot seats), trading speed and cabin volume for efficiency and access to shorter runways. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter, focused on vertical access and offshore/utility roles rather than long range, with typical range around 450–500 nautical miles and passenger capacity commonly about 16–19 depending on interior.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | 8X | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 6450 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 36900 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 17 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 14 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 29200 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 | PW307D | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 3 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — | 1983 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | 80.2 | 57.8 |
| 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 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 1695 | 395 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 85 |