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.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | G700 | AW189 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Passport | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| 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 |