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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane typically used for regional business or utility missions. It sits in the light/medium business category, trading jet speed for short-field flexibility and solid endurance, with range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and typical seating around 6–9 passengers. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport. As a rotorcraft it offers point‑to‑point access without runways, but with shorter legs than fixed‑wing aircraft, typically around 500–600 nautical miles, and usually carries about 12–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It leads this group in range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and commonly accommodates about 8–19 passengers, emphasizing cabin space and high cruise speed. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on training, patrol, and utility roles. It has the shortest range, roughly 200–300 nautical miles, and typically carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

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