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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel, with a published range around 7,700 nautical miles and typically seating about 14–19 passengers in an executive cabin, depending on layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft aimed at regional to transcontinental missions, with a range roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class and usually accommodating about 6–9 passengers. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles; its range is generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often around 450–500 nm depending on tanks and payload) and it commonly carries around 16–19 passengers in a high‑density configuration or fewer in VIP fit. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter focused on law enforcement, EMS, and corporate transport, with a typical range around 300–350 nm and seating commonly about 6–8 passengers including crew.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew211
Total Seats14218
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats19197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14218
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.847.3
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Overall Height (ft)2716.613.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2