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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.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew221
Total Seats14178
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XAvanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770064501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats19167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12146
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats14178
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19167
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats12146
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)450039006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines232
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.247.3
Wingspan (ft)10486.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)87.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.714.9
Overall Height (ft)2726.113.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2