Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers, depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed to mix business-jet speed with short/rough‑field flexibility; it has a mid‑range reach of about 2,000 nautical miles and commonly seats around 6–10 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at efficient owner‑operation; it has a range on the order of 1,700 nautical miles and usually carries 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to 6 seats). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for vertical access and urban missions rather than long distance; typical range is about 300–350 nautical miles with seating commonly around 6–8 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 leads for ocean‑spanning range and cabin capacity, the PC‑24 balances jet capability with access to shorter runways, the TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency and speed for smaller groups, and the 902 Explorer provides unique point‑to‑point vertical lift with the shortest range.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 42.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 13.4 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | — | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |