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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet in the ultra‑long‑haul category, built for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business aircraft category, optimized for fast regional travel, with about 1,700 nautical miles of range and seating for up to 6 occupants (typically 4 to 6). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at utility, public safety, and corporate missions; its range is roughly 300 to 400 nautical miles and it generally seats 1 to 2 pilots plus about 4 to 6 passengers (commonly up to 7 total). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter used for training, utility, and private transport; it typically has about 300 to 350 nautical miles of range and seats up to 5 (1 pilot plus 4 passengers). Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cabin capacity, the TBM 960 bridges speed and efficiency for smaller groups, and the two helicopters trade long range for vertical‑lift flexibility.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBM
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats124
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats146
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats124
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Horsepower850
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.3
Wingspan (ft)10442.1
Cabin Width (ft)84
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.4
Overall Height (ft)27
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123