Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Cessna Citation XLS+ are fixed‑wing business jets, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters, with the S‑92 being a much larger, heavy, twin‑engine type often used for offshore and utility/transport roles. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class: it is an ultra‑long‑range jet capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions. The Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize jet with a typical range around 2,100 nautical miles, suited to regional and transcontinental U.S. trips rather than nonstop intercontinental flying. Helicopter range is far shorter: the MD 902 Explorer is generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range (about 300–400 nm), while the S‑92 typically reaches roughly 500+ nm depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 commonly seats about 14–19, the XLS+ about 8–12, the MD 902 around 8–10, and the S‑92 about 19 passengers (or fewer with offshore/mission equipment).