Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel. Both typically carry around 13 to 19 passengers depending on configuration, with the Global 7500 offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and the G700 about 7,500 nautical miles, making them suited to nonstop missions like North America to Asia or deep transatlantic routes. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light/medium helicopter focused on vertical-lift utility, short-haul transport, and mission flexibility rather than long-distance range. It generally seats a pilot plus roughly 7 to 8 passengers, with range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop airplane positioned well below the big-cabin jets in size and mission. It typically seats about 5 to 6 passengers and offers roughly 1,400 to 1,500 nautical miles of range, fitting regional business or owner-pilot travel where runway access and operating costs matter more than nonstop global reach.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | G700 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 7500 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 16 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | No |
| Model | Passport | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 109.9 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 103 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 56.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 25.4 | 11.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |