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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop, typically used for regional business or utility missions. It trades speed and cabin volume for efficiency and short-field flexibility, with an approximate range around 1,500 nautical miles and a common passenger load of about 6 to 9. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually configured for about 14 to 19 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is a similar ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, optimized for long nonstop city pairs, with a range around 7,500 nautical miles and typical seating also in the 14 to 19 passenger class depending on layout. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at short‑range corporate, law‑enforcement, and utility roles; it has a much shorter range (roughly 300–400 nautical miles) and generally carries about 6 to 8 passengers plus crew. Overall, the jets dominate range and cabin comfort, the King Air emphasizes versatile regional access, and the 902 is for point‑to‑point vertical lift where runways aren’t needed.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew24
Total Seats1416
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500G700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)77007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1416
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPassportPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)111109.9
Wingspan (ft)104103
Cabin Width (ft)88.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.556.9
Overall Height (ft)2725.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195