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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range, large‑cabin business jets designed for intercontinental travel, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light utility helicopter intended for short‑range missions such as corporate shuttle, EMS, and law enforcement. In range, the Global 7500 and G700 sit at the top of this group, each capable of roughly 7,500–7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong in favorable conditions. The Falcon 8X is also ultra‑long‑range but slightly shorter at about 6,450 nautical miles. The 902 Explorer is in a different class, typically offering a few hundred nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. For passenger capacity, these jets generally seat about 12–19 passengers depending on configuration, with the Global 7500 and G700 often arranged around 13–19 and the Falcon 8X commonly around 12–16. The MD 902 typically carries the pilot plus about 4–6 passengers (up to around 7 occupants total, configuration dependent).

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew224
Total Seats141716
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XG700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)770064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)18920672218250
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)10486.3103
Cabin Width (ft)87.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.756.9
Overall Height (ft)2726.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor