Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet, and the Sikorsky S-92 is a medium/heavy twin-engine helicopter typically used for offshore, VIP, and utility missions. In range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental city pairs with significant payload. The Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, also optimized for long nonstop missions with strong runway performance. The Legacy 650E is shorter-legged at around 3,900 nautical miles, well-suited to transcontinental and some transatlantic flying depending on conditions and payload. The S-92’s range is far lower, roughly 500–600 nautical miles, reflecting rotorcraft economics and mission profiles rather than long-haul travel. Typical passenger capacity in executive layouts is highest for the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X (commonly around 12–16), similar for the Legacy 650E (often 12–14), while the S-92 can be configured for about 8–19 depending on VIP versus utility seating.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 7417 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |