Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet aimed at intercontinental travel. It offers the longest range of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically seats about 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet for long-range missions but a step below the Global 7500 in reach, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 13–14 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop, generally used for owner-pilot or small corporate missions; it has much shorter range than the jets at about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles and typically carries up to 6 passengers (often plus a pilot). The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium-lift twin-engine helicopter designed for offshore, search-and-rescue, and utility transport; its range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles (mission-dependent) and it can carry about 19 passengers in typical transport seating. Overall, the jets prioritize speed and long distance, the turboprop prioritizes efficiency and simplicity, and the helicopter prioritizes vertical access and utility.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | M600 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 8644 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 29.7 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 43.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |