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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, designed for intercontinental travel with an advertised range of about 7,700 nautical miles and typically configured for roughly 14–19 passengers depending on layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet aimed at shorter missions and smaller airports, offering about 2,000 nautical miles of range (varying by payload and conditions) and commonly seating around 6–10 passengers in executive configurations. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter optimized for urban, utility, and EMS/law‑enforcement roles; it has a much shorter range, roughly 300 nautical miles, and typically carries a pilot plus about 4–7 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine light helicopter for private and utility use, with around 300 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity of one pilot plus up to four passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cabin size, the PC‑24 balances speed with access to smaller fields, and the helicopters trade speed and range for point‑to‑point flexibility and vertical access.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats146
ManufacturerBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats146
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.2
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Overall Height (ft)2717.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90