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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet optimized for intercontinental missions. It typically carries around 8–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it suitable for nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast, efficient regional travel. It generally seats 4–6 passengers and has a range on the order of about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, prioritizing access to shorter runways and lower operating costs than large jets. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and utility roles; it commonly carries about 12–19 passengers with a typical range around 450–500 nautical miles (mission dependent). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter oriented toward private, training, and light utility use; it usually seats 4–5 occupants and has a typical range around 300 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin size, the TBM 960 balances speed and efficiency for smaller groups, and the AW189 and R66 trade range for vertical‑lift flexibility and access to remote sites.

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