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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers in an executive layout (up to roughly 19), and its range is around 7,700 nautical miles, making it suited to nonstop city pairs across oceans with high speed and premium cabin space. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” positioned as a light/medium business jet with strong short‑field capability. It generally seats about 6–10 passengers in typical corporate configurations (with higher-density options), and its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, fitting regional to transcontinental legs where flexibility and smaller-airport access matter more than ultra-long range. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft rather than a business jet. It commonly seats about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, and its range is roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles, optimized for short-haul routes, rugged operations, and cost-effective transport rather than speed or luxury.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats146
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.2
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Overall Height (ft)2717.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90