Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, typically flying about 7,700 nautical miles and carrying roughly 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, optimized for intercontinental missions with multiple living zones. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet with an approximate 3,900 nautical mile range and usually seats around 13–14 passengers, balancing comfort and reach for transcontinental flights. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize business jet designed for shorter to mid-length missions, with about a 2,100 nautical mile range and commonly accommodates around 7–9 passengers, emphasizing efficiency and access to smaller airports. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter rather than a jet; its range is much shorter at roughly 450–500 nautical miles (configuration-dependent) and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in high-density seating or fewer in VIP layouts, prioritizing vertical access and offshore/remote operations over long cruise distances.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 57.8 |
| 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 | 16.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | 85 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 |