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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Agusta/Leonardo AW189 are helicopters, so their strengths differ sharply. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically carrying roughly 8–19 passengers depending on configuration, with range on the order of about 7,700 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/midsize “super versatile” business jet, generally seating about 6–10 passengers, with a much shorter transcontinental‑class range around roughly 2,000 nautical miles, but with strong short/rough‑field utility. The AW189 is a medium twin helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and executive transport; it commonly accommodates about 12–16 passengers (higher in high‑density layouts) with range typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, extendable with auxiliary fuel. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter, usually carrying about 4–5 passengers, with similarly short regional range in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats14216
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats191910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats14216
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.852.2
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Overall Height (ft)2716.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90