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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on layout and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, making it suitable for nonstop city pairs such as New York to Hong Kong-class missions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet aimed at flexible regional and medium‑range operations, including access to shorter or less‑prepared runways; it generally seats around 6–10 passengers and has an approximate range near 2,000 nautical miles, fitting missions like coast‑to‑coast segments with a stop or shorter multi‑city days. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter, optimized for short‑range point‑to‑point access and vertical lift rather than long cruise; it typically carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot and has a range on the order of 300–350 nautical miles, ideal for local hops, remote site access, and airport transfers.

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