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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | — | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| 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 |