Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the Leonardo AW189 and Robinson R66 are helicopters aimed at shorter-range, point-to-point access. The Global 7500 sits in the ultra-long-range category, typically able to fly roughly 7,700 nautical miles, and is usually configured for about 14 to 19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range jet with a typical range around 3,900 nautical miles and commonly seats about 13 passengers (often up to the mid-teens in higher-density layouts). The AW189 is a super-medium helicopter designed for offshore and utility/VIP missions; practical range is typically on the order of 450 to 500 nautical miles (mission-dependent), with seating commonly around 16 to 19 passengers in transport configurations. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter suited to short hops, with typical range roughly 300 to 350 nautical miles and seating for 4 passengers plus a pilot (about 5 total seats).
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 |