Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are long-range, large-cabin business jets designed for intercontinental travel. The Global 7500 typically offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for roughly 14–19 passengers, while the G700 is in a similar ultra-long-range category at about 7,500 nautical miles and is often arranged for around 12–19 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop, best suited to owner-operators and shorter regional missions, with roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating typically around 4–6 passengers (up to about 7–9 depending on configuration and baggage/fuel tradeoffs). The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium twin-engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; its range is much shorter than the jets, roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on fit, and it can carry around 19 passengers in a high-density layout (fewer in VIP/offshore configurations).
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | G700 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.94 |
| 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 | — | $ 3,068 |
| 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 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | 109.9 | — |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — | 775 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |