Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E sits in the large-cabin, long-range category, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and a common seating range around 13–14 passengers, emphasizing comfort and baggage capacity for transoceanic-capable missions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop in the light business aircraft segment; it generally carries about 6–7 passengers and offers roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range, trading jet-like cruise efficiency for turboprop versatility and lower operating costs. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with strong short/rough-field capability, typically configured for about 6–10 passengers and offering around 2,000 nautical miles of range, positioning it between traditional light jets and utility aircraft for accessing shorter runways while still providing business-jet performance.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 6600 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |