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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range ultra–long-haul business jet, built for intercontinental missions; it typically carries about 14–19 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast turboprop business aircraft suited to regional-to-medium missions; it generally seats 6–9 passengers and has around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a utility single-engine turboprop optimized for short-haul transport and rugged operations; it commonly carries up to 9 passengers in commuter use (more in utility layouts) with roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter for short-range point-to-point or specialty roles; it typically seats 6–8 occupants including crew, with range on the order of 250–350 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and jet comfort, the Avanti bridges speed and efficiency, the Caravan prioritizes payload and simplicity, and the 902 emphasizes vertical access over distance.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew21
Total Seats148
ManufacturerBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats148
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11147.3
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Overall Height (ft)2713.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2