Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, built for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers in a high‑end cabin layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged, regional flying rather than speed or luxury. Its range is typically around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load, and it commonly seats about 9–14 passengers (with higher‑density commuter configurations possible). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop positioned between utility turboprops and light jets in speed and comfort. It generally ranges about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and typically carries 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” business jet designed to combine jet performance with access to shorter runways. Its range is about 2,000 nautical miles, and it typically seats 6–10 passengers (with flexible layouts).
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 6600 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |