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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries around 14–19 passengers depending on configuration and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it suited to nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at owner‑pilots and short to medium business trips. It generally seats about 5–6 passengers and has a range around 1,400–1,500 nautical miles, trading cabin size and speed for lower operating complexity than a jet. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter used for utility, training, and personal transport. It commonly accommodates up to 5 occupants and typically offers a few hundred nautical miles of range (often roughly 300+ nm, mission‑dependent). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine turbine helicopter for corporate, law enforcement, and EMS roles. It usually seats about 8–10 occupants and has a similar “few hundred nautical miles” range class (often roughly 300–400 nm, depending on fuel and payload).

SpecBombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500M600
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats124
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats145
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats124
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPassportPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines21
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)11129.7
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Width (ft)84.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)54.512.3
Overall Height (ft)2711.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20