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.
| 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 |