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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating about 14 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short‑ to medium‑range regional missions; it commonly seats 9 passengers in commuter layout (or more in high‑density configurations) and has an approximate range around 900 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles, generally carrying about 16 to 19 passengers with a practical range on the order of 450 to 500 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft for shorter trips, typically seating 5 to 6 passengers and offering about 1,300 to 1,600 nautical miles of range. Overall, the Global 7500 leads in range and cruise efficiency for long distances, the Caravan and M600 emphasize flexibility and lower operating complexity, and the AW189 trades speed and range for vertical lift and mission access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats14216
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189M600
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14215
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPassportCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.829.7
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Width (ft)84.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)54.512.3
Overall Height (ft)2716.611.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20