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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet, designed for intercontinental travel. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 14–16 passengers in executive seating (with higher-density configurations possible). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light/midsize “super versatile” business jet geared to shorter runways and mixed missions; its range is about 2,000 nautical miles and it commonly seats around 6–10 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft focused on regional transport and rugged operations rather than speed; it has a range around 900–1,000 nautical miles and typically accommodates about 9–14 passengers depending on layout. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter optimized for short-range, point-to-point access; it generally offers around 300 nautical miles of range and seats up to 5 people including the pilot. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin comfort, the PC-24 balances jet performance with flexibility, the Caravan emphasizes payload and simplicity, and the R66 trades range for vertical-lift accessibility.

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