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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for short and austere fields, offering roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental missions, delivering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually accommodating around 14–19 passengers depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter intended for law‑enforcement, EMS, and corporate transport; its range is comparatively short at about 300–400 nautical miles, and it commonly carries 5–7 occupants including pilots. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and operations from shorter runways, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 6–10 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin capacity, the PC‑24 and King Air 360ER balance range with operational flexibility, and the 902 Explorer trades range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats146
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.2
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Overall Height (ft)2717.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90