Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet category aircraft, designed for intercontinental missions with roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically configured for about 14–19 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet in the long‑range class, offering about 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly seating around 13 passengers in executive layouts. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, generally used for regional to medium‑range missions; it offers roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 7–9 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, suited to short‑range utility and executive hops rather than cross‑country jet travel; it has a range on the order of 250–300 nautical miles and usually carries a pilot plus about 4 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 leads in range and cabin capacity, the Legacy 650E is a strong long‑range large‑cabin option, the Avanti EVO trades jet‑like speed for turboprop efficiency, and the 480B prioritizes vertical‑lift flexibility over distance.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 |