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

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, ultra-long-haul business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14 to 19 passengers depending on configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize business jet aimed at shorter regional and transcontinental trips, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 8 to 9 passengers in standard executive layouts. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light utility helicopter rather than a fixed-wing business aircraft; it prioritizes point-to-point access, hover capability, and operations into confined areas. Its practical range is far shorter, roughly 300 to 400 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it generally carries around 1 to 2 pilots plus about 6 to 7 passengers. In short, the Global 7500 emphasizes maximum range and cabin space, the XLS+ balances efficiency and runway flexibility for midrange travel, and the 902 Explorer trades speed and range for vertical-lift access and mission versatility.

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