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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range by a wide margin (about 7,700 nautical miles) and typically carries around 14–19 passengers in a high-comfort executive configuration. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short to regional missions, often serving remote or rugged airfields. Its range is much shorter (roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles, mission dependent) and it commonly seats up to about 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulatory limits. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Sikorsky S‑92 are medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopters used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and government/VIP roles. Their ranges are typically in the few-hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often about 450–550 nautical miles with reserves and payload dependent). Both can be configured for roughly 16–19 passengers, with the S‑92 generally viewed as the larger, higher-capacity offshore workhorse, while the AW189 is slightly lighter and often optimized for similar roles with potentially lower operating footprint.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats142121
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats142121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2716.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140