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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at shorter regional missions, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 8–9 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter used more for utility, training, and local transport than long-distance travel; it generally carries 4–5 people and has an approximate range on the order of 300 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine turbine helicopter oriented to corporate shuttle, EMS, and law-enforcement roles, usually seating about 7–8 occupants (often 6–7 passengers plus crew) with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. Overall, the two jets prioritize speed and longer range, while the helicopters trade range for vertical lift and access to confined landing sites.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34
Min Crew22
Total Seats1410
ManufacturerBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats128
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)516430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)7540
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1410
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats199
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats128
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.5
Wingspan (ft)10456.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.7
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.5
Overall Height (ft)2717.2
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