Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and seating commonly arranged for roughly 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop aimed at owner-operators and short-to-medium business trips, with a typical range around 1,600 nautical miles and seating for up to 6 occupants. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter optimized for local and regional missions such as training, patrol, or utility work; it generally carries 4 to 5 people with a range on the order of 200 to 300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium twin-engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles; it commonly carries around 19 passengers (or fewer in executive layouts) with a typical range roughly 500 to 600 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates in speed, cabin volume, and range, while the helicopters trade range for vertical-lift access.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | M600 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 8644 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 29.7 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 43.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |