Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range ultra‑long‑haul business jet, typically flown with about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it suited to intercontinental nonstop missions. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet with a typical capacity around 10–13 passengers (up to about 14), and a range of about 3,900 nautical miles, fitting long domestic or transoceanic-but-not-ultra-long routes. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, generally carrying 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, with a range around 1,700 nautical miles; it trades cabin size for efficiency, access to shorter runways, and lower operating cost. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and utility/VIP transport; it commonly seats about 12–19 passengers and has a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access to remote sites over cruise speed and fixed‑wing range.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 2520 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | — | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |