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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental missions, typically offering ranges around 7,500–7,700 nautical miles and seating commonly in the 14–19 passenger class depending on cabin layout. The Global 7500 is often chosen for very long nonstop city pairs and a multi‑zone cabin, while the G700 similarly targets top‑end cabin volume and long‑haul comfort. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at shorter to mid‑range trips, with a typical range around 2,100 nautical miles and seating usually about 8–9 passengers, trading ultimate range and cabin size for lower operating costs, excellent airport flexibility, and efficient regional missions. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing jet. Its range is far shorter (generally a few hundred nautical miles depending on tanks and payload), but it can carry more people in high‑density configurations, commonly up to around 16–19 passengers, and excels where vertical lift, offshore access, or point‑to‑point landing flexibility is required.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34—$ 15.57
Min Crew2241
Total Seats14101621
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+G700AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet———
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019067500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67—$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1991919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1281219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Useful Load (lbs)—7540——
Flight Rules———IFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing——
Min Crew2241
Crew RestYesNoOptional—
Jump SeatYesNoYes—
Total Seats14101621
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1991919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats1281219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500———
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.3——
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25230——
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelPassportPW545CPearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10——
Thrust (lbs)18920411918250—
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Horsepower———1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.5109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)10456.3103—
Cabin Width (ft)85.58.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.76.25—
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.556.9—
Overall Height (ft)2717.225.416.6
Aisle Step (ft)—0.7Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.9——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—14.3——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—80—85
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—10195—
Rotor Diameter (ft)———48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———395