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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration, with a focus on multi-zone cabin comfort. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range jet, generally around 3,900 nautical miles in range and commonly configured for about 13 passengers, emphasizing a spacious cabin at a lower operating scale than the Global 7500. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile jet” bridging light and midsize categories; it typically carries about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, with a standout capability to operate from shorter or less-prepared runways than most business jets. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light utility helicopter rather than a jet; its range is typically on the order of about 300–400 nautical miles and it generally carries around 6–8 occupants, prioritizing vertical-access missions, urban landing flexibility, and short-hop operations over long-distance cruise.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats146
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.2
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Overall Height (ft)2717.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90