Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, ultra-long-haul business jet category aircraft designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range by far (roughly 7,700–7,900 nautical miles) and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers in a high-comfort cabin, making it best suited to nonstop global city-pairs. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft oriented toward regional, rugged, and short/medium-range operations. Its range is much shorter (about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload) and it commonly seats up to 9 passengers in typical charter/commuter configurations. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for short-range missions such as corporate hops, EMS, and law enforcement. It has the shortest range here (on the order of 300–400 nautical miles) and usually carries about 6 to 8 people including the pilot(s). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger, medium/heavy twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. It generally flies farther than the 902 (roughly 500–600+ nautical miles) and carries about 16 to 19 passengers in typical transport layouts.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |