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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental missions. Both typically seat about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum certified seating higher depending on configuration. The Global 7500 is known for very long range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, while the G700 is similarly long‑legged at about 7,500 nautical miles, making either suitable for nonstop city pairs like New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney (winds and routing permitting). The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles; it commonly carries around 16–19 passengers (layout dependent) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, varying significantly with fuel reserves and payload. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter for shorter regional hops, training, and utility work. It typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 seats total) and offers a range around roughly 300–350 nautical miles, also strongly dependent on load and operating conditions.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats141621
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500G700AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77007500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew241
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats141621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
No. of Engines222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)111109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)104103
Cabin Width (ft)88.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.556.9
Overall Height (ft)2725.416.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85