Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet, built for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers (with lower counts for premium layouts) and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs like New York–Hong Kong under favorable conditions. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet suited to transoceanic or deep continental flying, commonly configured for around 13 passengers, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range. The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the super-midsize/light-midsize category, optimized for shorter to medium business trips, usually seating 7–9 passengers, with approximately 2,100 nautical miles of range. The Enstrom 480B is a single-engine turbine helicopter rather than a fixed-wing business jet; it is used for short-range utility, corporate, and training missions, generally carrying 4–5 occupants including the pilot, with a range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–400 nm depending on conditions and configuration).
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 |