Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b
The Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Embraer Legacy 650E are all business jets, while the Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter, so it serves very different missions (short-range, point-to-point access to tighter landing areas rather than long-haul cruise). In category and capability, the Global 7500 sits at the ultra-long-range, large-cabin top end, offering intercontinental range of roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carrying about 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Falcon 8X is also an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet, with about 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically around 12–16 passengers. The Legacy 650E is a heavy/large-cabin long-range jet but a step below the first two in range, at about 3,900 nautical miles, and commonly seats roughly 13–14 passengers. By contrast, the Enstrom 480B is a single-engine turbine helicopter with a range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (often around 300–400) and seating typically for about 4–5 occupants including the pilot.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |