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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long-range, large-cabin business jets designed for intercontinental missions. The Global 7500 typically leads on outright range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, with seating commonly arranged for about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles and usually accommodates around 12–16 passengers, with the advantage of three-engine performance and strong runway flexibility. The Embraer Legacy 650E sits in a different category as a heavy, large-cabin jet but not ultra-long-range; it is generally around 3,900 nautical miles in range and often configured for about 13–14 passengers, making it well suited to transcontinental or regional long-haul missions rather than true global nonstop flights. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter, not a jet, optimized for short-range utility, law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle work. Its range is typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, with passenger capacity commonly around 6–7 occupants including the pilot(s), depending on layout.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008X
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140