Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 14–19 passengers in a spacious, multi-zone cabin, making it best suited to nonstop transoceanic travel with high comfort and productivity. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental flying. Its range is roughly 2,100 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 7–9 passengers. It balances cabin comfort with lower operating complexity than large-cabin jets and is well matched to frequent business trips between major cities. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in the personal/light business category, optimized for owner-operators. It offers roughly 1,600 nautical miles of range and typically seats up to 6 passengers. Compared with the jets, it is slower and has a smaller cabin, but it generally provides lower acquisition and operating costs and can be practical for shorter trips and access to smaller airports.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | XLS+ | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1906 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 430 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7540 | 2200 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | PW545C | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 4119 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.5 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 56.3 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.7 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 18.5 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.2 | 11.3 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |