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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, while the Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter built for shorter, flexible missions such as regional transport, aerial work, and access to confined landing sites. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class: it can fly roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans and continents, whereas the R66 typically offers a practical range of only a few hundred nautical miles (about 300–400 nm depending on configuration, reserves, and conditions). Passenger capacity also differs substantially. The Global 7500 commonly carries around 8 to 19 passengers depending on seating and cabin layout, with space for crew and amenities suited to long flights. The R66 generally seats a pilot plus up to four passengers, favoring short hops and point‑to‑point access over high speed and long endurance.

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