Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental travel. Both typically carry around 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with certified maximum capacities higher, and both offer roughly 7,000+ nautical miles of range (about 7,500 nm for the Global 7500 and about 7,750 nm for the G700, depending on configuration and reserves). The Global 7500 is often characterized by very long range and multiple living zones, while the G700 emphasizes a large, high‑comfort cabin and comparable globe‑spanning missions. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft in a different class: it generally seats up to six, and its range is roughly around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles depending on conditions and payload, making it suited to regional trips rather than nonstop ocean‑crossing routes. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, typically seating about five including the pilot, with a range on the order of 300–350 nautical miles, optimized for short‑range, point‑to‑point access where runways are not available.
| 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 |