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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a large, long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically carrying about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. Its range is roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as New York to Hong Kong or London to Singapore (subject to conditions and routing). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for regional transport, cargo, and short/rough-field operations. It generally seats up to 9 passengers in typical commuter/executive configurations (higher-density seating exists in some variants) and has a range on the order of about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter in the light utility/training class, usually carrying 4–5 people including the pilot, with a range roughly around 250–350 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter, commonly configured for about 4–5 occupants including the pilot, with a similar short-range mission profile, typically around 300–350 nautical miles depending on fuel and payload.

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