Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw139
The Airbus Helicopters H175 and Leonardo AW139 are super‑medium/medium twin helicopters aimed at offshore and utility work. They typically carry about 12–16 passengers in transport layouts and offer practical ranges on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a newer “super‑medium” class twin with similar mission focus but generally targets higher cruise speed and longer legs, with typical passenger layouts around 16 and ranges that can approach roughly 600–800 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental travel. The Global 7500 leads the group on range at about 7,700 nautical miles, typically accommodating around 14–19 passengers. The Falcon 8X is also ultra‑long‑range at about 6,450 nautical miles, commonly seating about 12–16. The Gulfstream G700 sits between them on range at about 7,500 nautical miles, with typical configurations around 13–19 passengers.
| Spec | AIRBUS H175 | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 13.53 | — | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | — | $ 11.69 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H175 | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | 8X | G700 | AW139 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 573 | 580 | 7700 | 6450 | 7500 | 573 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.75 | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.69 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 15 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6797 | 6675 | — | 36900 | — | 4701 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,016 | — | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | — | $ 1,929 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 149 | 160 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 165 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $17,900,000 | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $15,900,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 15 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 3900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 10.2 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 29200 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-67E | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PW307D | Pearl 700 | PT6C-67C |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1775 | 1800 | — | — | — | 1679 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 641 | — | — | — | 414 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 18920 | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 59.2 | 61.58 | 111 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 54.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.5 | 18.18 | 27 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 16.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48.5 | 54.5 | — | — | — | 54.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 423.8 | — | — | 1695 | — | 282 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 81.9 | 128 | — | — | — | 120 |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.77 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.58 | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 15.5 | 54.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 104 | 86.3 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 | 195 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — |