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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental missions. Both typically carry around 14–19 passengers in executive layouts, with ranges roughly in the 7,500–7,700 nautical mile class, making them suited to nonstop routes such as North America to Asia or deep transoceanic city pairs. The Global 7500 is often cited at about 7,700 nm, while the G700 is commonly quoted around 7,500 nm, depending on configuration and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop (often described as a “fast prop” business aircraft) aimed at shorter regional and mid‑range trips. It generally seats about 7–9 passengers, with range typically around 1,700–1,900 nautical miles, trading intercontinental capability for lower operating costs and strong short‑field practicality. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine light helicopter, best viewed as a utility/corporate rotorcraft rather than a fixed‑wing business transport. It usually carries about 4–5 people including the pilot, with range on the order of roughly 300–400 nautical miles, optimized for point‑to‑point access and hovering rather than long-distance travel.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew241
Total Seats14168
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500G700Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770075001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats19197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew241
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats14168
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats12126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
No. of Engines222
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)111109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)10410347.1
Cabin Width (ft)88.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.556.914.9
Overall Height (ft)2725.413.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5