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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 14–19 passengers, depending on cabin configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on shorter regional-to-continental trips, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 8–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” business jet (often described as a light/medium hybrid) valued for operating from shorter and sometimes unimproved runways; it has roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 8–10 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter rather than a jet, suited to short-range utility, training, and personal transport; its range is on the order of 300–400 nautical miles and it generally carries 4–5 people including the pilot. Overall, the Global 7500 leads in range and cabin capacity, while the XLS+ and PC‑24 prioritize flexibility on shorter missions, and the 480B serves a different, rotary-wing niche.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats14106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019062076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats19910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1286
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)75406680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats14106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1286
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1892041193435
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.552.2
Wingspan (ft)10456.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.523
Overall Height (ft)2717.217.4
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090