Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range of the four, typically cited around 7,700 nautical miles, and is configured for about 14 to 19 passengers depending on layout, emphasizing comfort, speed, and nonstop city-pair capability. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short to medium regional missions, rough-field access, and cargo flexibility. Its range is much shorter than the Global 7500—commonly around 900 to 1,200 nautical miles—and it typically seats up to 9 passengers in commuter configuration (or more in special high-density setups). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast, efficient twin‑turboprop positioned between utility turboprops and light/midsize jets. It generally carries about 7 to 9 passengers and offers a mid-range capability, roughly around 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to short-range missions. It carries about 4 passengers plus a pilot and typically has a range on the order of 300 to 400 nautical miles.
| 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 |