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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light business jet aimed at shorter runway operations and regional missions; it commonly flies about 2,000 nautical miles and seats around 6–10 passengers in executive layouts (higher in commuter-style seating). The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles, with a typical range around 450–500 nautical miles and seating that often falls in the mid‑teens (about 12–16 passengers, configuration dependent). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to short hops and private/utility use, with roughly 300 nautical miles of range and seating for about 4 passengers plus a pilot. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin size, the PC‑24 bridges flexibility and jet speed on regional legs, while the AW189 and R66 trade speed and range for vertical lift and access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats14216
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats191910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats14216
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.852.2
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Overall Height (ft)2716.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90