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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long‑range business jets, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP missions. In range, the Global 7500 leads among the jets, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling ultra‑long nonstop intercontinental trips. The Falcon 8X is also a true long‑range jet at about 6,450 nautical miles, strong for transoceanic missions but generally shorter‑legged than the Global 7500. The S‑92’s range is far lower than either jet, typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often around 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves), reflecting helicopter mission profiles rather than long‑haul travel. Passenger capacity differs by typical use: the Global 7500 commonly seats around 14–19 in executive layouts, the Falcon 8X around 12–16, while the S‑92 can be configured for about 19 passengers in airline‑style seating or fewer in VIP layouts.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats141721
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XS-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121419
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats141721
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121419
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
No. of Engines231
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2726.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140