Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the three at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, emphasizing space, multiple living zones, and long-duration comfort. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet (based on the ERJ platform) aimed at high-capacity corporate or VIP travel. Its range is typically around 3,900 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 13–14 passengers in executive layouts, prioritizing a spacious cabin and baggage volume over ultra-long-range performance. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop, operating in a very different category focused on efficiency and access to shorter runways. Its range is roughly 1,700 nautical miles, and it generally seats 4–6 occupants, making it best suited to regional trips where speed and operating cost matter more than cabin size or global reach.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — |
| Horsepower | — | 850 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 42.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 |