Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental missions. The Global 7500 offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 14–19 passengers in a multi‑zone cabin. The Gulfstream G700 is similarly positioned, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 13–19 passengers, emphasizing very large cabin volume and high-speed long-haul comfort. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft aimed at efficient regional travel. It has a range of roughly 1,700 nautical miles and generally seats up to 6 passengers (plus a pilot), trading cabin size for lower operating cost and access to shorter runways. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter focused on utility, offshore, and VIP transport where vertical lift matters more than speed and range. Its range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles (configuration dependent) and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in a high-density layout, with fewer in VIP configurations.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | G700 | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 12 | 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 | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — | 1983 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 42.1 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.1 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 13.4 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | — | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — | 395 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 85 |