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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental missions with high comfort. The Global 7500 typically offers the longest reach at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and is often configured for about 14–19 passengers. The Falcon 8X is similarly in the ultra-long-range category at about 6,450 nautical miles with typical seating around 12–16. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop in a very different class: a fast, efficient owner-flown or short-haul business aircraft. Its range is about 1,700 nautical miles, and it generally carries up to 6 passengers (plus a pilot), prioritizing operating cost and access to shorter runways over cabin size. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter suited to utility, corporate shuttle, and special-mission roles. Its range is far shorter, roughly 300–400 nautical miles, with seating commonly up to about 7–8 occupants depending on configuration, trading speed and range for vertical lift and point-to-point access.

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