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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and is typically configured for about 14–19 passengers, prioritizing speed, cabin comfort, and nonstop city‑pair capability. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as a high‑performance personal or small business aircraft. Its range is around 1,700 nautical miles with seating generally up to 6 passengers plus a pilot, trading cabin size for lower operating cost and access to shorter runways. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. Its range is on the order of 450–500 nautical miles and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers, emphasizing vertical access and hover capability over speed and distance. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin helicopter widely used offshore and for government roles. Its range is roughly 500 nautical miles and it commonly seats about 19 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible), offering greater cabin volume and payload than the AW189.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew2112
Total Seats1462121
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001730651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1241919
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew2112
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1462121
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1241919
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960CT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition350040004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines221
Horsepower85019832520
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2716.617.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395775
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140