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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters aimed at very different mission sets. The Global 7500 sits at the ultra-long-range top end, typically flying about 7,700 nautical miles and carrying roughly 14–19 passengers depending on layout, making it best for nonstop intercontinental trips with a large cabin. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range jet but a step down in reach, at about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, usually configured for around 13 passengers, and well suited to transcontinental missions with strong baggage volume. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter with far shorter range—roughly 300 nautical miles—and typically seats up to five (including the pilot), emphasizing utility, training, and local transport. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy twin-engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and executive shuttle work, with a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles and seating commonly around 19 passengers in transport configurations.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2717.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140