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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop, typically used for regional business travel and special‑mission work. It offers the shortest range of the three—roughly in the 1,500–2,000 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves—and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in a pressurized cabin. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at point‑to‑point access where runways are unavailable. Its range is generally around 500–600 nautical miles, and passenger capacity is commonly configured around 10–16 seats depending on interior and mission. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It has by far the greatest reach—about 7,700 nautical miles—and typically accommodates roughly 8–19 passengers depending on layout, with multiple living zones and the highest cruise speeds among the three.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1814
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerBellBombardier
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675—
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000
DOC / nm—$ 9.50
Aircraft Type—Business Jet
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1814
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1612
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
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641—
Flat Rating—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)—18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77—
Length (ft)61.58111
Cabin Width (ft)7.588
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1827
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128—
Wingspan (ft)—104