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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it typically carries about 14–19 passengers in executive seating and can fly roughly 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and speed among the four. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at short‑hop utility and training missions; it generally seats 4–5 people and has a range on the order of 200–300 nautical miles, far less than the turbine helicopters and the jet. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and search and rescue; it commonly seats around 16–19 passengers and offers a typical range roughly in the 400–500 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin‑engine helicopter widely used for offshore and VIP missions; it usually carries about 19 passengers and delivers a similar medium‑range profile, often around 500 nautical miles, with strong payload and overwater capability.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats142121
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats142121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2716.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140