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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with an advertised range around 7,700 nautical miles and typically seating about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; its range is roughly on the order of 500–600 nautical miles (mission and fuel fit dependent) and it commonly carries about 19 passengers (or fewer in executive layouts). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter used for utility and private flying, with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles and seating for up to 5 (including the pilot). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter oriented toward training, patrol, and utility roles; its typical range is roughly 250–330 nautical miles and it usually seats up to 5. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates in range and cabin capacity, while the S‑92 leads among the helicopters for payload and passenger count, and the R66 and 480B serve shorter‑range, smaller‑group missions.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2717.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140