AIR.ONE

Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long‑range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters, with the S‑92 in the heavy, offshore/utility class and the 480B in the light, single‑engine class. In range, the Global 7500 is the longest‑legged of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling intercontinental missions. The Falcon 8X is also ultra‑long‑range at about 6,450 nautical miles, typically a step behind the Global 7500 but still capable of many nonstop transoceanic routes. Helicopter ranges are far shorter: the Sikorsky S‑92 is commonly around 540–620 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, suited to offshore transport and regional missions, while the Enstrom 480B is typically around 300–350 nautical miles, aimed at shorter trips, training, and utility work. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X usually seat about 8–14 passengers in executive layouts. The Enstrom 480B generally carries 4–5 people including the pilot, whereas the S‑92 can carry around 19 passengers (plus crew) in high‑density transport seating.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats141721
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XS-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats141721
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121419
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines231
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2726.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140