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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter built for missions such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP shuttles. In category terms, the Global 7500 is optimized for high‑altitude, high‑speed point‑to‑point flying between distant cities, whereas the S‑92 prioritizes vertical takeoff and landing, low‑altitude routing, and access to helipads or remote sites without runways. For range, the Global 7500 is in the ultra‑long‑range class at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop routes like New York to Hong Kong under typical conditions, while the S‑92’s range is much shorter, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (around 500 nm depending on configuration and reserves). Passenger capacity also differs: the Global 7500 typically carries around 8 to 19 passengers in executive layouts, while the S‑92 can seat about 19 passengers in a high‑density configuration, with VIP layouts usually carrying fewer.

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