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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a large, long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a smaller, high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and medium‑range missions, with about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually accommodating around 6–9 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter optimized for short hops and vertical access rather than distance, with roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range and seating for up to 5 people including the pilot. The Enstrom 480B is also a light single‑turbine helicopter, generally comparable in mission profile to the R66 but often a bit lower in capacity; it typically carries about 4–5 people including the pilot and has a similar short‑range capability on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, depending on fuel and load. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and capacity, the Avanti EVO balances speed with moderate range and seating, and the two helicopters trade cruise efficiency for point‑to‑point access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew21
Total Seats148
ManufacturerBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats148
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11147.3
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Overall Height (ft)2713.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2