Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the three, typically around 7,700 nautical miles, and carries roughly 14 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, emphasizing speed, cabin comfort, and nonstop city-pair capability. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine helicopter suited to short-range missions such as training, patrol, and utility work. Its range is far shorter than the Global 7500, roughly a few hundred nautical miles (often around 200–300 nm depending on reserves and conditions), and it generally carries up to 5 people including the pilot. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium twin-engine helicopter built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility operations. Its range is typically in the mid-hundreds of nautical miles (commonly around 500 nm, mission-dependent), and it can carry far more passengers than the 480B, often around 19 passengers in an offshore-style layout. Overall, the Global 7500 leads in range and cruise efficiency, the 480B is the smallest and shortest-range, and the S-92 prioritizes vertical-lift capacity and mission flexibility.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 2520 |
| 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) | 27 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |