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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.

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