Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and seating commonly arranged for roughly 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet in a lower range class, suited to transcontinental flying at about 3,900 nautical miles, and typically carries around 10 to 14 passengers in executive configurations. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet optimized for flexibility, including operation from shorter or less-developed runways; its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles and it usually seats about 6 to 10 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium-lift helicopter used for offshore, government, and VIP transport; compared with the jets it has much shorter range, roughly 500 to 600 nautical miles, but can carry more people in high-density layouts—often around 12 to 19 (and higher in utility versions). Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range, the S-92 trades range for vertical lift and access, and the Legacy 650E and PC-24 sit between as long- and medium-range business jets.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 6680 | 7417 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 55.8 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |