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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 |