Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, aimed at fast personal or small business travel; it has an approximate range around 1,700 nautical miles and usually seats 4–6 passengers in practical use (up to about 6–7 including pilot, depending on configuration). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for short‑range utility, EMS, and law enforcement work, with a typical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles and seating commonly for 1–2 crew plus about 6–8 passengers depending on interior. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin helicopter used for offshore transport and SAR, trading speed and range for vertical lift and payload; it typically flies roughly 500–600 nautical miles (mission dependent) and commonly carries around 19 passengers in an offshore configuration.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1730 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 330 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2908 | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | TBM 960 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3500 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 2520 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 35.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 42.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 13.4 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | — | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |