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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet intended for intercontinental travel, typically carrying around 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout and offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast regional and cross‑country trips, generally seating 4–6 passengers with about 1,700 nautical miles of range (varying with payload and reserves). The Piper M600 SLS is also a single‑engine turboprop but positioned slightly more toward owner‑operators seeking a simpler, high‑end personal aircraft, commonly configured for 4–6 seats and offering roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter optimized for short‑range, point‑to‑point access and hovering/vertical operations, typically accommodating 4–5 occupants and providing about 300–350 nautical miles of range. Overall, the Global 7500 leads by a wide margin in range and cabin capacity, the TBM 960 and M600 SLS balance speed and efficiency for smaller groups, and the R66 trades range for vertical flexibility.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats1466
ManufacturerBombardierDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500TBM 960M600
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770017301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1244
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)29082200
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1465
Galley LocationFWDMIDMID
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats1244
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPassportTBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition35003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines21
Horsepower850600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)11135.329.7
Wingspan (ft)10442.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)844.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.14
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.412.3
Overall Height (ft)2711.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20