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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 8–19 passengers depending on configuration and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it suited to nonstop transoceanic missions. The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston single helicopter aimed at short‑range utility and training. It generally seats 4–5 people and has a range on the order of roughly 200–300 nautical miles, depending on reserves and operating conditions. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, search and rescue, and passenger transport. It commonly seats around 16–19 passengers in a high‑density layout (fewer in VIP/SAR fits) and offers approximately 450–500 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle. It typically seats 8–10 and has a range roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile class. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cabin volume, while the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical‑lift access and mission flexibility.

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