Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental missions. Both offer ranges around 7,500 nautical miles class (roughly 13,900 km), with typical cabin configurations seating about 12–16 passengers, and high-density layouts pushing closer to 18–19 depending on operator choices. The Global 7500 is often positioned around maximum range and cabin length, while the G700 emphasizes a very large, flexible cabin and high-speed long-haul capability in the same general segment. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light/medium business jet aimed at shorter missions and rough-field access. Its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles class (about 3,700 km) and it typically carries about 6–10 passengers, trading ocean-spanning reach for operational flexibility and lower trip costs. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a twin-engine medium helicopter, not a jet, optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility transport. Its range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles class (about 830–930 km) and it typically seats around 16–19 passengers in a high-density layout, prioritizing vertical lift over speed and range.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | G700 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 7500 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 6680 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Optional | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18250 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 109.9 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 103 | — | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.2 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 56.9 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 25.4 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — | 90 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17 |