Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the group at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers in a high-comfort cabin layout. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter oriented toward short-hop utility, corporate, or public-service missions rather than long-distance travel. Its range is comparatively short (on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, depending on reserves and configuration) and it generally seats around 8–10 occupants including the pilot(s). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed, pressurized twin-turboprop business aircraft. It sits between the jet and the single-engine turboprop in mission profile, with a typical range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and seating commonly about 6–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in the personal/light business category. It has a typical range around 1,300–1,500 nautical miles and usually accommodates about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 2200 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 6600 | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 12600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Passport | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |