Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft and the Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter. For range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans; the Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles, also suited to intercontinental missions. The Avanti EVO is primarily regional, typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and the R66 is much shorter‑legged at roughly 300–350 nautical miles, optimized for point‑to‑point access rather than long cruise. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the Global 7500 commonly carries about 14–16 passengers in executive layouts, the Falcon 8X typically seats around 12–16, the Avanti EVO usually accommodates about 6–9, and the R66 generally carries up to 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 total seats). Overall, the jets maximize range and cabin comfort, the Avanti balances speed and efficiency for shorter trips, and the R66 trades range for vertical access.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 3775 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 24000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 35.2 |