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

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, intercontinental business jet in the large‑cabin category. It is designed for nonstop missions on the order of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, and typically carries about 14 to 19 passengers depending on cabin layout, emphasizing speed, altitude, and premium comfort. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft geared toward regional transport, remote operations, and short or unimproved runways. Its range is typically around roughly 900 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions, and it commonly seats up to about 9 passengers in commuter or charter configurations (with higher‑density special arrangements possible). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine light turbine helicopter focused on short‑range, point‑to‑point access where landing space is limited. Its range is generally a few hundred nautical miles, and it usually carries around 4 to 5 passengers plus a pilot, prioritizing vertical lift and flexibility over speed and distance.

SpecBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew2
Total Seats14
ManufacturerBombardier
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPassport
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)27