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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, ultra‑long‑haul business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout and offers an exceptional range of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, making it suited to nonstop city‑pairs across oceans. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and utility transport. It generally seats around 16–19 passengers and has a typical range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles (configuration and reserves dependent), prioritizing payload and mission flexibility over jet-like distance. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility roles. It typically carries 4–5 people including the pilot, with an approximate range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter widely used for offshore and SAR. It commonly carries about 19 passengers (higher in some configurations) and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range, emphasizing robustness, twin‑engine performance, and all‑weather capability compared with lighter rotorcraft.

SpecBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats142121
ManufacturerBombardierLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500AW189S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats142121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines221
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)2716.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140