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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for short regional hops and rough or remote airfields, and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium-lift twin‑engine helicopter intended for offshore, search-and-rescue, and utility transport. In range, the Global 7500 and G700 lead by a wide margin, each capable of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, enabling nonstop missions such as North America to the Middle East or deep into Asia. The Grand Caravan EX is typically around the 900–1,000 nautical mile class, suited to point-to-point regional routes. The S‑92’s practical range is far shorter than fixed‑wing aircraft, generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range, though it can be extended with auxiliary fuel. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 and G700 commonly seat about 12–19 in executive layouts. The Grand Caravan EX usually carries up to about 9–14 passengers. The S‑92 often carries around 19 passengers, with layouts varying by mission.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats141621
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500G700S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77007500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew242
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats141621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)111109.9
Wingspan (ft)104103
Cabin Width (ft)88.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.556.9
Overall Height (ft)2725.417.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140