AIR.ONE

Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Bell 525 Relentless are super-medium helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and corporate shuttle missions rather than intercontinental travel. Their range is typically in the few-hundred–nautical-mile class (roughly 400–600 nm depending on configuration and reserves), with seating generally around 12–16 passengers in transport layouts. The Bell 525 is designed for higher cruise speed and modern avionics in a similar mission band to the H175. The Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets built for intercontinental routes. The Global 7500 leads on published range at about 7,700 nm and commonly carries 14–19 passengers (higher maximums possible). The Falcon 8X is slightly shorter-range at about 6,450 nm, typically configured for around 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 sits between them on range at about 7,500 nm and often seats about 13–19 in typical executive layouts. Overall, the jets prioritize long-range, high-speed travel and large-cabin comfort, while the helicopters prioritize vertical access and short-to-medium overwater or regional missions.

SpecAIRBUS H175Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit22223
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1818141716
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameH175525 RelentlessGlobal 75008XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)573580770064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1816191619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797667536900
Standard Cabin Seats1616121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149160516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22232
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1818141716
Max Cabin Seats1816191619
Standard Cabin Seats1616121412
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelPT6A-67ECT7-2F1PassportPW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower17751800
No. of Engines22232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)18920672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.261.5811180.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)17.518.182726.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.554.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.81695
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9128
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5887.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.542.756.9
Wingspan (ft)10486.3103
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor