Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the three at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, making it best suited to nonstop transoceanic missions and high-speed executive transport. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, search-and-rescue, and utility missions rather than long point‑to‑point travel. Its range is far shorter than the jet’s, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (often around 450 nm depending on fuel and payload), and it commonly accommodates about 16–19 passengers in a high-density cabin, with flexibility for mission equipment. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/corporate aircraft positioned below both in size and complexity. Its range is typically around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, and it seats up to six occupants, targeting owner‑operators and short to mid-range regional trips with lower operating costs than a large business jet.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 57.8 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | — | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | — | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 16.6 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 20 |