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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets, built for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude. The Global 7500 generally offers the longest range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers, depending on cabin layout. The Falcon 8X is also long‑range, around 6,450 nautical miles, and is commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, with an emphasis on flexible cabin arrangements and efficient three‑engine performance. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter, aimed at offshore, SAR, and corporate/VIP missions where vertical lift matters more than cruise speed. Its practical range is far shorter than the jets—often on the order of 450–500 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload—and it typically seats about 16–19 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop, positioned for owner‑pilots and regional point‑to‑point trips. It offers roughly 1,400 nautical miles of range and usually carries 5–6 people in a pressurized cabin.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats1417216
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XAW189M600
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770064506511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats191619—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214194
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)—36900—2200
Flight Rules——IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—No
Min Crew2211
Crew RestYesNo——
Jump SeatYesYes——
Total Seats1417215
Galley LocationFWDFWD—MID
Max Cabin Seats191619—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—Refreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats1214194
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900—8644
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.2—5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—29200—12600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelPassportPW307DCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)189206722——
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Type——JetFuel—
Horsepower——1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)———260
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.257.829.7
Wingspan (ft)10486.3—43.2
Cabin Width (ft)87.7—4.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2—4
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7—12.3
Overall Height (ft)2726.116.611.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1695395165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140—20
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85—