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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8 to 16 passengers in a high‑comfort corporate cabin. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short‑ to medium‑range missions, with about 900 to 1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions, and seating commonly up to around 9 passengers (or configured for cargo and special missions). The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility roles, with a typical range around 450 to 500 nautical miles (extendable with auxiliary tanks) and seating that often falls around 16 to 19 passengers depending on layout. In category terms, the Global 7500 prioritizes speed and distance, the Caravan prioritizes rugged versatility and low infrastructure operations, and the AW189 prioritizes vertical access and mission flexibility where runways are unavailable.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
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
ModelPassportCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.8
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85