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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and a typical passenger load around 14–19 depending on configuration. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet suited to transoceanic or deep regional missions, offering about 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly seating up to 13 passengers in executive layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light/medium business jet optimized for shorter runways and flexible operations, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically 6–10 passengers, sometimes up to about 11 depending on interior. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX sits in a different category entirely as a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, prioritizing rugged, short‑field access and payload over speed and luxury; it generally offers around 900–1,200 nautical miles of range (mission dependent) and typically carries about 9–14 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 leads in range and cabin size, the Legacy 650E balances range and capacity, the PC‑24 emphasizes access and versatility, and the Caravan EX excels in utility and austere operations.

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