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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large civil helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets. The H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and SAR, with a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles and seating commonly about 16–19 passengers (higher in high‑density layouts). The Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” twin, generally smaller than the H225, with a typical range roughly 500–600 nautical miles and seating usually around 12–16 passengers depending on configuration. In contrast, the Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range jet with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries 14–19 passengers in executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is also ultra‑long‑range, with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and a typical executive capacity around 13–19 passengers. Overall, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access and mission flexibility, while the jets deliver intercontinental range and higher cruise speed with similar VIP cabin counts.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 9.50—
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21181416
Flight RulesIFRIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45458077007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.79—
Max Cabin Seats28161919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119296675——
Standard Cabin Seats19161212
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 4,900—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft Type——Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21181416
Max Cabin Seats28161919
Standard Cabin Seats19161212
Lavatory——2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest——YesOptional
Jump Seat——YesYes
Galley Location——FWDFWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——4500—
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes—
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PassportPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35004000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower21001800——
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641——
Flat Rating——ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)——1892018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58111109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.318.182725.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547———
Width (ft)—25.77——
Cabin Width (ft)—7.5888.2
Cabin Height (ft)—4.56.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)—15.554.556.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128——
Wingspan (ft)——104103
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———195