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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering the greatest range of the three at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carrying about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for short regional hops and utility missions, with a much shorter range of about 300 nautical miles and seating for up to 5 people including the pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine medium‑lift helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and executive shuttle work; it sits between the other two in range at roughly 500 to 600 nautical miles (mission dependent) and carries far more people than the R66, typically around 19 passengers in airline-style seating (with configurations varying by operator). Overall, the Global 7500 dominates on range and cruise efficiency, the R66 prioritizes simplicity and lower operating scale, and the S‑92 emphasizes payload, redundancy, and cabin capacity for demanding helicopter missions.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1421
ManufacturerBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500S-92
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1421
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
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)2717.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140