Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets aimed at intercontinental missions. Both typically carry roughly 14–19 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum seating higher, and offer ranges around 7,500–7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney under favorable conditions. The Global 7500 is often cited at about 7,700 nm, while the G700 is commonly listed around 7,500 nm. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile jet” in the light-to-mid jet class, designed for shorter missions and more flexible airport access, including many shorter or less-developed runways. It generally seats about 6–10 passengers in typical corporate configurations and has a range on the order of about 2,000 nm. The Enstrom 480B is a single-engine piston helicopter, not a jet, optimized for short-range utility and training. It typically carries about 4–5 occupants and has a range roughly in the few-hundred-nautical-mile class (around 300–400 nm, depending on reserves and conditions).
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | G700 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Passport | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18250 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |