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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane suited to short and mid‑range missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with an extended range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly‑by‑wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport; it commonly seats roughly 12–16 passengers and has a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, usually configured for about 8–19 passengers, with a published range of approximately 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear leader for nonstop distance. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter for personal and utility use, typically carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 total), with a range roughly 300–350 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and high‑end cabin travel, the King Air 360ER balances runway flexibility with solid reach, while the Bell 525 and R66 trade speed and range for vertical‑lift access, with the 525 focused on higher capacity and the R66 on simplicity and lower operating footprint.

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 TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1814
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
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 RatingISA + 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