Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra/large‑cabin long‑range business jets, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light‑to‑mid super‑versatile business jet, and the Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing aircraft. In range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, designed for true intercontinental missions; the Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, also capable of long nonstop city pairs. The PC‑24 is built for shorter regional and transcontinental trips at around 2,000 nautical miles, with the added advantage of operating from shorter and semi‑prepared runways. The AW189’s range is much shorter—on the order of 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration—optimized for point‑to‑point access and vertical lift rather than cruise distance. Passenger capacity typically runs highest in the Global 7500 at about 14–19, the Falcon 8X at about 12–16, the PC‑24 around 6–10, and the AW189 commonly about 16–19 in high‑density seating but fewer in executive layouts.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | — | 6680 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 | 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 | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 57.8 | 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 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 395 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — | 90 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |