Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional missions, offering shorter range than large jets and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental and near–round‑the‑world legs, with a typical executive passenger load around 8–16. The Gulfstream G700 is also an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, comparable in mission to the Global 7500 with slightly different performance and cabin focus, and it commonly carries roughly 10–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium, twin‑engine helicopter intended for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles; its range is far shorter than the long‑range jets but it offers vertical access to remote sites, and it generally seats about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (fewer in VIP). Overall, the 360ER emphasizes versatility and economy, the Global 7500 and G700 emphasize maximum range and cabin comfort, and the AW189 emphasizes access over distance.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | G700 | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Passport | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 |