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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, built for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, emphasizing maximum endurance and a large, multi‑zone cabin. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at short‑range point‑to‑point access, including urban, offshore, and utility roles. Its range is on the order of about 300–350 nautical miles, and it generally seats around 7–8 occupants (including pilot), trading speed and range for vertical takeoff and landing flexibility. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and mid‑range travel. It typically seats about 6–8 passengers and offers roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range, balancing efficiency with jet‑like cruise speeds. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter and semi‑prepared runways. It commonly carries about 6–10 passengers and has a range around 2,000 nautical miles, bridging the gap between regional turboprops and long‑range heavy jets.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats1486
ManufacturerBombardierPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500Avanti EVOPC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats19710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1266
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1486
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19710
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1266
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines222
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11147.352.2
Wingspan (ft)10447.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)86.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.923
Overall Height (ft)2713.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17