Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14 to 19 passengers depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” business jet optimized for shorter missions and access to more airports, with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 6 to 10 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at short regional hops and utility missions, with roughly 350 nautical miles of range and capacity for a pilot plus up to 4 passengers (about 5 seats total). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP/airline-style shuttle missions; it typically offers around 500 nautical miles of range (varying with payload and reserves) and commonly carries about 19 passengers in an airline layout, or fewer in VIP configurations. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin size, the PC‑24 balances speed with flexibility, while the R66 and S‑92 trade speed and range for vertical-lift access.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 6680 | 7417 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 55.8 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |