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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers a very long range (roughly 7,700 nautical miles class) and typically carries a larger group in a full stand‑up cabin, commonly around 10–19 passengers depending on layout, making it suited to nonstop missions between major world cities. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal and small business aircraft category. Its range is far shorter than the Global 7500 but still substantial for regional and some transcontinental legs (about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and cruise profile). Seating is typically for up to 6 occupants, with practical passenger loads often 3–5 plus a pilot, optimized for speed, efficiency, and access to shorter runways. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter. Its range is the shortest of the three (roughly 300–400 nautical miles typical) and capacity is about 4–5 seats total including the pilot, prioritizing vertical access and short‑hop utility over long-distance travel.

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