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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft. For range, the Global 7500 is in a different class: as an ultra‑long‑range business jet it can fly intercontinental missions (roughly 7,000+ nautical miles), far beyond the others. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a smaller turboprop business aircraft with midrange capability (on the order of about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles). The H225 and Bell 525 typically offer helicopter ranges in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile bracket depending on fuel and payload, with the 525 generally aimed at faster, longer corporate/utility legs than many traditional heavy helicopters. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 carries the most in typical executive layouts (often around 14–19), with maximum configurations higher. The H225 can carry a large cabin load for offshore/utility missions (commonly around 16–19 depending on fit). The Bell 525 is usually configured for fewer than the H225 in executive/utility roles (often around 12–16). The Avanti EVO is the smallest, typically seating about 7–9.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118148
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 7500Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458077001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats2816197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966753775
Standard Cabin Seats1916126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118148
Max Cabin Seats2816197
Standard Cabin Seats1916126
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PassportPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition3600
Horsepower21001800850
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5811147.3
Overall Height (ft)16.318.182713.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5886.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.514.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2