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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. The H225 is a heavy twin with very high useful load and typically seats around 19 passengers in an airline-style layout, with a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium twin that generally carries fewer passengers (often mid‑teens, around 16–20 depending on layout) and offers comparable or slightly longer range in many mission profiles, commonly quoted around the mid‑500 nautical mile class. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet in a different category entirely: it is designed for intercontinental missions with ranges around 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, prioritizing speed and nonstop distance over vertical lift. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to short-range utility and private travel, typically seating 4–5 passengers total (including the pilot) with range roughly in the 300 nautical mile class.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 9.50
Min Crew222
Total Seats211814
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellBombardier
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessGlobal 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545807700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675—
Standard Cabin Seats191612
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$75,000,000
Aircraft Type——Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211814
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191612
Lavatory——2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——Yes
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——4500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)35004000On-Condition
Horsepower21001800—
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641—
Flat Rating——ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)——18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58111
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1827
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Width (ft)—25.77—
Cabin Width (ft)—7.588
Cabin Height (ft)—4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)—15.554.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128—
Wingspan (ft)——104