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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, built for intercontinental nonstop travel. The Global 7500 typically offers the longest range at about 7,700 nautical miles and generally seats around 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Falcon 8X is also an ultra-long-range tri-jet with a range around 6,450 nautical miles and usually accommodates roughly 8–16 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light-to-midsize business jet designed for flexibility, including operations from shorter or less-prepared runways. Its range is much shorter than the large-cabin jets at roughly 2,000 nautical miles (varying with payload), and it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light helicopter rather than a fixed-wing aircraft, optimized for short-haul missions and vertical access. Its range is typically on the order of 300–350 nautical miles, with seating generally around 6–7 occupants including the pilot(s).

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats14176
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XPC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770064502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats191610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12146
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats14176
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats12146
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1892067223435
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.252.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)87.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.723
Overall Height (ft)2726.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor