Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 14 to 19 passengers in executive configurations and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it suitable for nonstop city pairs across oceans and continents. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter optimized for short-range missions such as corporate shuttles, law enforcement, and utility work. It generally seats around 6 to 8 passengers (depending on interior and mission equipment) and has an approximate range on the order of 300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S-92 is a large, medium-lift twin-engine helicopter commonly used for offshore oil-and-gas transport, search and rescue, and VIP transport. It typically accommodates about 19 passengers in an offshore layout (VIP layouts vary) and offers roughly 540 to 600 nautical miles of range, depending on configuration and reserves.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |