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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range in this comparison (about 7,700 nautical miles) and the highest practical passenger capacity, typically carrying around 8–14 passengers in executive configurations, with maximum seating higher depending on layout. It is optimized for high speed, high altitude, and nonstop city‑pair missions. The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston‑powered single‑engine helicopter aimed at short‑range utility, training, and personal transport. Its range is much shorter (roughly 250–350 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions) and passenger capacity is small, typically one pilot plus up to four passengers. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and corporate/VIP transport. Its range generally sits in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles (often around 450–500+ nautical miles with appropriate tanks and payload tradeoffs), and it carries more people than the Enstrom, typically up to 16–19 depending on configuration, while offering vertical lift and remote-area access the jet cannot.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.8
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85