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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically carrying about 14–19 passengers and offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short‑haul regional, cargo, or rugged-field operations, usually seating up to 9 passengers with an approximate range around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate utility roles, commonly configured for about 6–8 passengers and offering about 300–400 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter used for training, private, and light utility missions, typically carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 total) with an approximate range near 300 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin comfort, the Caravan prioritizes simple, efficient short‑range lift, and the two helicopters trade fixed‑wing speed and range for vertical access and low‑altitude flexibility.

SpecBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew2
Total Seats14
ManufacturerBombardier
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPassport
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)27