Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are light turbine helicopters aimed at short‑range, point‑to‑point missions and utility work. On range, the Global 7500 is the standout, typically quoted around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop intercontinental flights. The Falcon 8X is also long‑range at about 6,450 nautical miles, but generally shorter than the Global 7500. By contrast, the Enstrom 480B is roughly in the 330–400 nautical mile class depending on reserves and conditions, and the MD 902 Explorer is commonly around 300–350 nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows a similar split. The Global 7500 and Falcon 8X commonly seat about 8 to 16 passengers in executive layouts (higher-density configurations possible). The Enstrom 480B typically carries a pilot plus four passengers, while the MD 902 Explorer usually seats a pilot plus up to seven passengers, making it the highest-capacity option among the helicopters but far below the jets.