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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | 140 |