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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically used for regional corporate or utility missions. It offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range (depending on payload and reserves) and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for around 14–19 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and general utility roles; its range is roughly 200–300 nautical miles and it seats up to 5 people including the pilot. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility transport; it typically has about 450–500 nautical miles of range and can carry around 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP or missionized configurations). Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cabin space, the King Air balances efficiency with flexibility, and the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.8
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85