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

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient regional and medium‑range travel, with about 1,700–1,900 nautical miles of range and usually seating 6–9 passengers in an executive configuration. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft used for short‑to‑medium routes and austere-field operations; it has roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and commonly carries 9–14 passengers depending on seating and payload tradeoffs. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for short‑range transport and utility missions; it typically has about 350–400 nautical miles of range and seats up to 5 (including the pilot). Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin capacity, the Avanti balances speed and efficiency, the Caravan prioritizes payload and versatility, and the Enstrom emphasizes point‑to‑point access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew21
Total Seats148
ManufacturerBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats148
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11147.3
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Overall Height (ft)2713.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2