Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range business jet, built for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, making it best suited to nonstop city-pair missions and high-speed executive transport. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super-medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility roles. Its range is typically in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class (often around 400–500 nm depending on configuration) and it generally accommodates about 16–19 passengers in a transport layout. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate/utility work. It has the shortest reach here, commonly around 300–400 nm, and usually carries roughly 6–8 passengers (or fewer with medical fit). The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger heavy/medium-lift twin helicopter widely used offshore and for VIP/government transport. Its range is generally around 500–600 nm and passenger capacity is commonly about 19 (with higher-density layouts possible).
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 57.8 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | 140 |