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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” aimed at short‑to‑midrange missions, and the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop. On range, the Global 7500 leads with roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental city pairs. The Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, also designed for long nonstop legs with flexible routing. The PC‑24 is typically around 2,000 nautical miles, suited to regional and transcontinental trips with fuel stops as needed. The TBM 960 is in a similar general band at roughly 1,700 nautical miles, optimized for efficient owner‑pilot travel rather than maximum distance. On passenger capacity, the Global 7500 generally accommodates about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration, and the Falcon 8X typically seats around 12–16. The PC‑24 commonly carries about 6–10. The TBM 960 is usually configured for about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew2121
Total Seats146176
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 9608XPC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700173064502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats191610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats124146
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)2908369006680
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2121
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats146176
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats124146
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1892067223435
No. of Engines232
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.380.252.2
Wingspan (ft)10442.186.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)847.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.16.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.442.723
Overall Height (ft)2726.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor