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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.

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