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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It typically carries 8–19 passengers depending on configuration and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, emphasizing high speed, nonstop global city pairs, and a full-size cabin environment. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for efficient, owner‑flown travel. It generally seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6 usable seats plus pilot) and has a range on the order of about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and profile, trading cabin size and payload for lower operating cost and access to shorter runways. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility roles. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers (or fewer with mission equipment) with a range commonly around 450–500 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical lift and point‑to‑point access over speed and distance.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew211
Total Seats14621
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001730651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14621
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12419
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Horsepower8501983
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.357.8
Wingspan (ft)10442.1
Cabin Width (ft)84
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.4
Overall Height (ft)2716.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85