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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 14–19 passengers in a high-comfort cabin, depending on layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short-haul regional missions; it commonly seats up to 9 passengers (or more in commuter configurations) and has a typical range around 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles, generally accommodating about 16–19 passengers with practical ranges often in the 450–500 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter primarily for short-range transport and training, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 total) with range commonly around 300 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 leads in speed, altitude, and range; the Caravan emphasizes simplicity and payload flexibility; the AW189 balances capacity with vertical-lift capability; and the R66 is the most compact and shortest-range option.

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