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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and executive transport, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets for fast, high‑altitude travel. In range terms, the Global 7500 is in a different league, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling ultra‑long‑haul intercontinental missions. The PC‑24 is a light jet with a much shorter range, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles class, but it stands out for operating from shorter or unimproved runways compared with most business jets. The H225 typically offers around 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, whereas the Bell 525 targets a similar but often somewhat higher range bracket, roughly around 550–650 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 commonly seats about 14–19 in executive layouts, the PC‑24 typically around 6–10, the H225 can carry a large cabin load (often around 16–19 and higher in high‑density utility layouts), and the Bell 525 is generally in the mid‑teens for typical passenger seating.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118146
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458077002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28161910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966756680
Standard Cabin Seats1916126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118146
Max Cabin Seats28161910
Standard Cabin Seats1916126
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PassportFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition5000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5811152.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.182717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5885.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.523
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90