Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude. Both typically carry around 14–19 passengers in executive configurations, with maximum seating commonly cited up to about 19. In range, the Global 7500 is generally quoted around 7,700 nautical miles, while the G700 is commonly quoted around 7,500 nautical miles, making both suitable for nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney (conditions permitting). The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Sikorsky S‑92 are medium/large twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore energy, search and rescue, and utility/VIP transport rather than long‑haul point‑to‑point travel. Passenger capacity is typically higher per cabin volume than many corporate jet layouts: the AW189 is usually configured for roughly 16–19 passengers, and the S‑92 commonly around 19 passengers (with layout and mission equipment affecting totals). Their ranges are far shorter than the jets, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, with the S‑92 often cited around the mid‑400 nm class and the AW189 around the high‑400 nm class depending on reserves and payload.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | G700 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 7500 | 651 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 | 140 |