Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and seating commonly configured for roughly 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet suited to transoceanic missions on many routes but shorter than the Global, with around 3,900 nautical miles of range and typical seating in the 13 to 14 passenger class (often up to 19 depending on configuration). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light helicopter aimed at short-haul utility, corporate, or public-service missions; range is generally in the few-hundred-nautical-mile bracket (about 300–400 nm), with seating commonly for about 7 to 8 occupants including the pilot(s). The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop (not a jet) optimized for regional trips, typically around 1,600 nautical miles of range with seating for up to 6 occupants.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 20 |