AIR.ONE

Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range business jet and the Pilatus PC-24 is a light “super versatile” business jet. In range terms, the G700 is in a different class, designed for intercontinental missions of roughly 7,500 nautical miles, whereas the PC-24 is typically around 2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The H225 and Bell 525 generally sit in the several-hundred-nautical-mile range for practical missions, with the H225 often quoted around the 500–700 nautical mile class and the 525 in a similar bracket, varying significantly with cabin load, winds, and offshore reserves. Passenger capacity also separates them: the G700 commonly seats about 10–19 in executive layouts, the PC-24 typically about 6–10, while the H225 can carry up to around 19 and the Bell 525 is commonly configured around 16–20. Overall, the helicopters favor vertical access and offshore/utility work; the jets favor speed, altitude, and longer point-to-point travel.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2118166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458075002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28161910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966756680
Standard Cabin Seats1916126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2118166
Max Cabin Seats28161910
Standard Cabin Seats1916126
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000On Condition5000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Thrust (lbs)182503435
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58109.952.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1825.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.923
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17