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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category, optimized for shorter regional trips with about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and seating for up to 6 occupants (commonly 4–5 plus a pilot). The Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter suited to utility, training, and short hops, with a range around 300 nautical miles and seating for up to 5 (pilot plus four). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle missions, typically offering about 300–350 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 6–8 depending on configuration. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cabin capacity, the TBM 960 trades speed and efficiency for smaller capacity, and the helicopters prioritize vertical access over distance.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBM
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats19—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats124
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000
Flight Rules—IFR
Useful Load (lbs)—2908
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes—
Jump SeatYes—
Total Seats146
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats124
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18920—
No. of Engines2—
Horsepower—850
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.3
Wingspan (ft)10442.1
Cabin Width (ft)84
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.4
Overall Height (ft)27—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—123