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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with a typical range around 7,700 nautical miles and a usual passenger load of about 8 to 19 depending on layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet aimed at long-range regional and transoceanic trips, offering roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 8 to 14 passengers. In contrast, the Enstrom 480B is a single-turbine light helicopter suited to short-range utility, training, and local transport, with approximate range around 300 nautical miles and seating for up to 5 occupants including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is also a single-turbine light helicopter focused on short-haul passenger and utility flying, with about 300 nautical miles of range and typically seating up to 5 occupants including the pilot. Overall, the two jets prioritize speed, altitude, and long-distance comfort, while the helicopters trade range for vertical lift, point-to-point access, and lower mission distances.

SpecBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew2
Total Seats14
ManufacturerBombardier
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPassport
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)27