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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are business jets, but they sit in different classes: the Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large-cabin jet designed for intercontinental travel, while the PC‑24 is a light/midsize “super versatile” business jet aimed at shorter regional missions and rougher-field access. In range, the Global 7500 is far ahead at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans; the PC‑24 is around 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. Passenger capacity also diverges: the Global 7500 typically carries about 10–19 passengers in executive layouts, whereas the PC‑24 commonly seats about 6–10 in business configurations. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, not a jet, optimized for simple, rugged operations. It typically carries up to about 9 passengers (or cargo) with range generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter in the light rotorcraft category, suited to short-range point-to-point trips, usually carrying about 4 passengers, with range on the order of roughly 300–400 nautical miles.

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