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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop flights such as New York to Hong Kong or London to Singapore with the right conditions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short‑haul regional, commuter, and rugged-field operations rather than high-speed executive travel. It generally seats up to 9 passengers in typical commuter layouts (more in certain high-density arrangements) and has a range on the order of about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet suited to medium‑range corporate trips. It commonly seats around 8–9 passengers (up to about 12 in some configurations) and offers approximately 2,100 nautical miles of range, bridging the gap between the Caravan’s short regional capability and the Global 7500’s true long‑haul reach.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34
Min Crew22
Total Seats1410
ManufacturerBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats128
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1410
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats199
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats128
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.5
Wingspan (ft)10456.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.7
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.5
Overall Height (ft)2717.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10