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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries a crew plus around 8–14 passengers depending on layout, and its range is about 7,700 nautical miles, making it suited to nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop positioned for fast, efficient regional and cross‑country missions. It usually seats one pilot with up to five passengers (often marketed as six seats total), with a typical range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves, speed, and load. The Enstrom 480B is a turbine helicopter optimized for utility, training, and short‑haul transport. It generally seats a pilot plus up to four passengers (about five seats total), with a range roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile class. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter for similar short‑range missions and operating economics. It commonly seats a pilot plus up to four passengers, with a range typically around 300–350 nautical miles.

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 RulesIFR
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
Horsepower850
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