Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout, emphasizing maximum range and cabin space. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, smaller and shorter‑legged than the Global 7500 but still optimized for international travel. Its range is about 3,900 nautical miles, with typical seating around 8 to 14 passengers. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and corporate/VIP missions where vertical lift matters more than speed or range. It has an approximate range around 450 to 500 nautical miles and usually carries about 16 to 19 passengers in transport configurations (fewer in VIP). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with “super versatile” mission flexibility, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. Its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, with typical capacity about 6 to 10 passengers.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | — | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |