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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 18 | 14 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bombardier | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 580 | 7700 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 6675 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 160 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 18 | 14 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 24000 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 4000 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 1800 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 18920 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 61.58 | 111 | 47.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 18.18 | 27 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | 54.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.77 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.58 | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 15.5 | 54.5 | 14.9 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 104 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 35.2 |