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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin 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 layout and operator preferences. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet aimed at transcontinental and some intercontinental flying. Its range is about 3,900 nautical miles, and it generally accommodates around 13 passengers in typical executive configurations (with higher maximums possible by certification). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for flexibility, including operation from shorter or rougher runways. Its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers, depending on interior and mission. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, not a fixed‑wing aircraft. It has a much shorter range—around 300 nautical miles—and typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot.

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