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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout and has a range around 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and high‑end capacity among the four. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short‑to‑medium regional missions and rugged operations. It commonly seats up to 9 passengers (with higher-density commuter configurations possible) and offers roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on load and conditions. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter primarily used for training, patrol, and short hops. It typically carries 4–5 people including the pilot and has a range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter oriented toward EMS, law enforcement, and corporate transport. It generally carries 7–8 occupants and has a typical range of about 300–400 nautical miles, trading jet speed and distance for rotorcraft flexibility.

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