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

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It typically offers a range of about 7,700 nautical miles and is configured for roughly 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout, making it best suited to nonstop city-pairs across oceans with high comfort and speed. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin-engine light helicopter designed for missions such as corporate transport, EMS, and law enforcement. Its practical range is on the order of roughly 300 nautical miles (varying with reserves and payload), and it commonly carries 1 to 2 pilots plus about 6 to 7 passengers, prioritizing vertical access and operational flexibility over distance. The Robinson R66 is a single-turbine light helicopter aimed at private, utility, and training roles. It generally has a range around 300 nautical miles and typically seats 1 pilot plus 4 passengers. Compared with the 902, it is simpler and usually lower-cost to operate, but with less redundancy; compared with the Global 7500, both helicopters trade vast range and speed for point-to-point access without runways.

SpecBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew2
Total Seats14
ManufacturerBombardier
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPassport
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)27