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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 |