Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 14–16 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light/medium business jet with short/rough‑field capability, suited to regional and transcontinental missions; it has about 2,000 nautical miles of range and commonly seats 6–10 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and efficient business or personal travel; range is about 1,400 nautical miles with seating typically 4–6 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter focused on utility and short‑range transport rather than point‑to‑point speed or long range; it generally carries up to 4–5 people with practical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, depending on reserves and operating conditions. Overall, Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and cabin, PC‑24 balances jet performance with access, M600 emphasizes economical simplicity, and 480B serves short-hop rotary needs.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 2076 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 6680 | 2200 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |