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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Robinson R66 are helicopters aimed at vertical-lift missions rather than intercontinental travel. The Global 7500 typically offers the greatest range, about 7,700 nautical miles, making it well suited to nonstop city-pairs across oceans. The Falcon 8X is also ultra-long-range at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, with strong airport performance and efficiency but less reach than the Global 7500. Passenger capacity in these jets is generally in the mid-to-high teens in executive layouts, with the Global 7500 often configured around 14–19 and the Falcon 8X around 12–16, depending on cabin arrangement. The AW189 is a super-medium helicopter with a typical range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles and seating commonly around 16–19, optimized for offshore transport, SAR, or utility roles. The Robinson R66 is a light helicopter with much shorter range, roughly 300–350 nautical miles, and usually carries 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, prioritizing simplicity and cost-effective short missions.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew221
Total Seats141721
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XAW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 2,413
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$2,413,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
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
ModelPassportPW307DCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines232
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.257.8
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.116.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85