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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are long-range twin‑engine helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a turboprop airplane and the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet. In range terms, the Global 7500 is in a different class, capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions. The King Air 360ER is optimized for endurance among turboprops, typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The H225 generally offers about 450–700 nautical miles, varying significantly with passenger load, fuel configuration, and mission profile. The Bell 525 is in a similar bracket, commonly cited around 500–600 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Global 7500 is usually configured for about 8–19 passengers in executive layouts; the King Air 360ER typically carries about 6–11. The H225 can carry roughly 19 passengers in high-density transport (often fewer in offshore/VIP), while the Bell 525 is typically around 16–20 depending on seating and mission fit.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew222
Total Seats211814
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardier
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545807700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675
Standard Cabin Seats191612
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211814
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191612
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58111
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1827
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.588
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)104