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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, built for intercontinental missions. The Global 7500 typically offers the longest reach at about 7,700 nautical miles and is usually configured for roughly 14–19 passengers, depending on cabin layout. The Falcon 8X is also intercontinental, with a range around 6,450 nautical miles and common seating in the 12–16 passenger range, emphasizing efficiency and access to shorter runways. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter intended for regional point-to-point flying, public safety, and utility roles rather than long-distance travel. Its range is generally a few hundred nautical miles (often around 300–400 nm), with seating typically for about 7–8 occupants including the pilot(s), depending on configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop airplane positioned below the large business jets, suited to owner-operators and shorter business trips. Its range is roughly 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, and it usually carries about 5–6 passengers plus the pilot.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats14176
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XM600
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770064501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12144
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)369002200
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats14175
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats12144
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)450039008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPassportPW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines231
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.229.7
Wingspan (ft)10486.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)87.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.24
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.712.3
Overall Height (ft)2726.111.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020