Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and is typically configured for about 14–19 passengers, prioritizing large-cabin comfort over short-field access. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra-long-range business jet, with about 6,450 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 12–16 passengers. Compared with the Global 7500, it generally trades some range and cabin volume for efficiency and Dassault’s handling characteristics. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light/medium business jet built for flexibility, including operation from shorter and rougher runways than most jets. Its range is about 2,000 nautical miles (depending on load) and typical seating is around 6–10 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a piston single-engine helicopter, not a jet. It is suited to short-range utility and private transport, with roughly 300–400 nautical miles of range and seating for about 4–5 occupants including the pilot.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |