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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑large business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range, capable of flying roughly 7,700 nautical miles, and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, with a full stand‑up cabin and multiple living zones. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. Its range is much shorter than the Global 7500, typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (often around 450–500 nm depending on fuel and payload), and it generally seats around 16 to 19 passengers in a high‑density layout or fewer in VIP/mission configurations. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter intended for cost‑effective private, training, and light utility use. It has the shortest range of the three, typically a few hundred nautical miles (around 300–350 nm), and carries up to 5 people including the pilot.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)11157.8
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)2716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85