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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and executive transport; its practical range is on the order of roughly 450 to 500 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 16 to 19 passengers (or fewer in VIP layouts). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for owner‑pilots and regional missions, with about 1,400 nautical miles of range and seating usually for 4 to 6 occupants. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for short‑range utility and private flying, typically offering around 300 to 350 nautical miles of range and seating for about 4 to 5 people. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin volume, the AW189 leads among the helicopters on capacity and twin‑engine capability, the M600 balances speed and simplicity for mid‑range trips, and the R66 prioritizes lower-cost helicopter access for shorter hops.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats14216
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189M600
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77006511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14215
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPassportCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.829.7
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Width (ft)84.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)54.512.3
Overall Height (ft)2716.611.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20