Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the group (roughly 7,700 nautical miles) and the largest typical passenger load, commonly around 8–14 depending on cabin layout, with room for multiple living zones. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for shorter regional and transcontinental hops. Its range is much lower (about 2,100 nautical miles), and it typically carries 7–9 passengers in standard executive seating. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter, making it fundamentally different in mission: short‑range vertical lift, access to confined areas, and lower cruise speed. Range is typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (around 300–400), with seating usually for a pilot plus up to 4 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance turboprop business aircraft, bridging jets and turboprops. It generally carries about 6–8 passengers and offers moderate range (roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles) with efficient cruise for its class.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 3775 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 24000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | 13.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | 35.2 |