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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility roles, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental corporate travel. In range terms, the Global 7500 operates on a completely different scale, with roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or Singapore–San Francisco. The H225 and Bell 525 have ranges measured in the hundreds of nautical miles; the H225 is typically around the 450–500 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves, while the Bell 525 is broadly similar, often cited around the 500 nautical mile class. Passenger capacity also reflects their missions: the H225 commonly carries about 16–19 passengers in an offshore layout (and can be configured for more in high‑density seating), the Bell 525 is generally around 16 passengers in typical configurations, and the Global 7500 typically seats about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, prioritizing comfort and living space over high‑density seating.

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