Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at short-range, flexible point-to-point travel. In range, the Global 7500 leads by a wide margin, designed for ultra-long-haul intercontinental missions at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that neither of the others can match. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range jet but a step down in reach at about 3,900 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental and some transatlantic flying depending on payload and winds. The 902 Explorer’s range is much shorter, roughly 300 nautical miles, reflecting helicopter fuel capacity and mission profiles like city transfers, offshore support, and access to helipads or unimproved sites. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically seats around 14–19 in executive layouts, the Legacy 650E commonly accommodates about 13–14, and the 902 Explorer generally carries about 7–8 passengers, trading cabin volume and speed for vertical-lift access and operational versatility.