Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light-to-midsize “super versatile” business jet, and the Sikorsky S-92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, VIP, and utility missions. In range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop intercontinental routes; the Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, also suited to long-haul city pairs. The PC-24 is shorter-legged by comparison at around 2,000 nautical miles (mission-dependent), aimed more at regional and transcontinental trips with the added advantage of operating from shorter or less-prepared runways. The S-92’s range is far lower, roughly 500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, reflecting helicopter mission profiles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X typically seat about 12–16 in executive layouts (with higher-density configurations possible), the PC-24 commonly carries around 6–10, and the S-92 can carry roughly 12–19 depending on configuration.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | 6680 | 7417 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 6 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.3 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | 55.8 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |