Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are light turbine helicopters aimed at short‑range utility and regional missions. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class, capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling ultra‑long nonstop intercontinental trips. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin jet but with notably less reach at about 3,900 nautical miles, typically suited to transcontinental and some transatlantic missions with fewer payload/routing constraints than helicopters. The Enstrom 480B’s range is roughly 320–350 nautical miles, and the 902 Explorer is typically around 300–350 nautical miles, making both best for short hops, point‑to‑point access, and operations where vertical lift matters more than speed or distance. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 commonly seats about 14–19 depending on layout, the Legacy 650E about 13–14, the Enstrom 480B up to 5, and the 902 Explorer typically 6–7.