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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it suitable for nonstop city pairs that smaller jets cannot cover. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet, generally configured for around 13 passengers, with a range of about 3,900 nautical miles. It is well suited to transcontinental travel and longer regional routes, but not true ultra-long-range flying. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop in the light business aircraft category. It commonly seats 6–7 passengers and offers roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range, favoring efficient short-to-midrange trips and access to shorter runways. The Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a range around 300 nautical miles. It excels at short-range, point-to-point access where vertical lift matters more than speed or distance.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew21
Total Seats148
ManufacturerBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats148
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11147.3
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Overall Height (ft)2713.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2