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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers in executive seating and can fly roughly 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear choice for nonstop, high‑speed global missions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short to medium regional legs, rugged strips, and cargo-passenger flexibility. It commonly seats around 9–14 passengers (often 9 in commuter configurations) with a practical range on the order of about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter suited to short‑range transport and training roles. It typically seats 4–5 people with a range around 200–350 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and SAR/utility operations, carrying roughly 19 passengers in typical layouts, with a range commonly around 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2717.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140