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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters. In range, the Global 7500 is the long‑haul standout, designed for intercontinental missions at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights such as North America to Europe or deep transoceanic pairings. The PC‑24 is a super‑versatile light/medium jet with a much shorter but still substantial range around 2,000 nautical miles, often used for regional and transcontinental trips, including operations into shorter or rougher runways. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter with a comparatively limited range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300+), suited to local transport, training, and utility roles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter with significantly greater helicopter range, commonly around 500+ nautical miles depending on configuration, used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP shuttle work. Passenger capacity typically runs about 14–19 on the Global 7500, around 6–10 on the PC‑24, about 4–5 on the 480B, and roughly 19 (with higher-density layouts possible) on the S‑92.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats14621
ManufacturerBombardierPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500PC-24S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77002076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats14621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.2
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Overall Height (ft)2717.417.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140