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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet built for intercontinental travel, typically carrying about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, with a range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, best suited to shorter point‑to‑point trips with 4–6 passengers, offering roughly 1,700 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet optimized for versatility and short/rough‑field capability, commonly configured for about 6–10 passengers, with a range around 2,000 nautical miles (varying by load and mission). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, utility, and VIP missions; it typically seats about 12–19 passengers, but its range is much shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft at roughly 500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin space, the TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency and simplicity, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with access to challenging runways, and the S‑92 trades range and speed for vertical‑lift access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew2112
Total Seats146621
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960PC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770017302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats124619
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)290866807417
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2112
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats146621
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats124619
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPassportTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition350050004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines221
Horsepower8502520
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.352.2
Wingspan (ft)10442.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)845.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.423
Overall Height (ft)2717.417.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140