AIR.ONE

Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for regional business or utility missions. It offers short/medium‑haul capability with roughly a 1,500–2,000 nautical mile class range depending on payload and conditions, and commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range intercontinental business jet in a different class altogether. It is designed for ultra‑long nonstop sectors, with an approximately 7,700 nautical mile maximum range and seating that typically runs about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and corporate/VIP shuttle roles. Its range is generally in the ~450–500 nautical mile class (mission‑dependent), with typical passenger capacity around 16–19. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to EMS, law enforcement, and utility/VIP missions. It has shorter reach, roughly ~250–350 nautical miles, and usually carries about 4–7 passengers depending on fit-out.

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