Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, with a full-size, multi-zone cabin aimed at long-duration comfort. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet suited to transoceanic or deep regional flying, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and generally up to 13 passengers in typical executive layouts (higher-density seating possible). It prioritizes cabin volume and baggage capacity over extreme range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and short/rough-field capability, offering about 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating 6–10 passengers. It trades cabin size and range for operational flexibility and access to smaller airports. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop, positioned below the jets for speed and range, at about 1,400 nautical miles and usually 5–6 passengers, emphasizing owner-pilot simplicity and lower operating costs.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 2076 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 6680 | 2200 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |