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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore transport, SAR, and high‑utilization utility missions. The H225 typically offers longer real‑world endurance and a higher maximum seating density, commonly carrying around 16–19 passengers, with range roughly in the 450–500+ nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves. The Bell 525 is a newer‑generation super‑medium with modern avionics and fly‑by‑wire, generally configured around 12–16 passengers, with range commonly quoted around the mid‑500 nautical mile class. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet in a different category entirely, optimized for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude. It can fly about 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/light business aircraft, aimed at owner‑pilots. It typically seats 4–6 passengers and offers roughly 1,200–1,600 nautical miles of range depending on power settings and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 9.50$ 2.19
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118146
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardierPiper
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 7500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458077001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.79$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats281619—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675—2200
Standard Cabin Seats1916124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 4,900$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type——Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats2118145
Max Cabin Seats281619—
Standard Cabin Seats1916124
Lavatory——2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest——Yes—
Jump Seat——Yes—
Galley Location——FWDMID
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment——GalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)———5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———12600
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PassportPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition3600
Horsepower21001800—600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641—260
Flat Rating——ISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——18920—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5811129.7
Overall Height (ft)16.318.182711.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——165
Width (ft)—25.77——
Cabin Width (ft)—7.5884.1
Cabin Height (ft)—4.56.24
Cabin Length (ft)—15.554.512.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128——
Wingspan (ft)——10443.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———20