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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers, depending on layout, and can fly roughly 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and cabin space among these aircraft. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental missions. It generally seats around 8–9 passengers in typical executive configurations and offers a range on the order of about 2,100 nautical miles, far less than the Global 7500 but with faster jet performance than turboprops and helicopters. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short‑to‑medium routes, rugged operations, and cargo/passenger flexibility. It commonly carries 9–14 passengers and has a typical range around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter used for utility, training, and light transport. It usually carries 4–5 occupants and has a comparatively short range, roughly a few hundred nautical miles, trading speed and distance for vertical lift and access to confined landing sites.

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