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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets built for intercontinental travel, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer and Robinson R66 are rotorcraft intended for shorter, point-to-point missions and access to constrained landing areas. In category terms, the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X offer high-speed, high-altitude jet performance and long-haul comfort; the 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter emphasizing redundancy and smoothness; the R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter optimized for simplicity and lower operating cost. On range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling missions such as New York–Hong Kong in favorable conditions. The Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, still firmly in the long-range class. Helicopter ranges are far shorter: the 902 Explorer is typically around 300–350 nautical miles depending on reserves and payload, while the Robinson R66 is commonly around 300–350 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically seats about 14–19, the Falcon 8X about 12–16, the MD 902 about 7–8, and the R66 about 4–5 including the pilot.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1417
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008X
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1417
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1916
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1214
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Overall Height (ft)2726.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140