Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jets designed for intercontinental travel. The Global 7500 offers the longest reach at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically seats about 14–19 passengers, while the Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles with a typical capacity around 12–16. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in a very different category: it is optimized for efficient regional trips, with a range around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles and seating usually 4–6. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at short-range, point-to-point access; it carries about 4 passengers plus a pilot (up to 5 seats total) and has a typical range on the order of 300 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload. Overall, the jets prioritize speed, cabin space, and global reach; the TBM emphasizes economy and runway flexibility; the R66 prioritizes vertical access over distance.
| 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 |