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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and executive shuttle roles, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel, and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft focused on short-to-medium regional missions and rugged operations. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class, typically around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that the others cannot approach. The H225 and Bell 525 offer helicopter ranges generally in the few-hundred–nautical-mile bracket (roughly 500–700 nm depending on configuration and reserves), intended for point-to-point access where runways are unavailable. The Grand Caravan EX typically flies about 900–1,000 nm, bridging regional distances efficiently but far short of the Global 7500. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 commonly carries about 8–19 depending on cabin layout. The H225 can seat roughly 19 passengers in high-density configurations, while the Bell 525 is typically around 16–20. The Grand Caravan EX usually carries about 9 passengers (or equivalent payload) depending on interior and regulations.

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