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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Bell 525 Relentless and the Bombardier Global 7500 sit in entirely different aircraft categories and are built for different missions. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter intended for short to medium regional flights, offshore transport, and point‑to‑point access where vertical lift matters. Its practical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (typically roughly 500–600 nm depending on payload and reserves), and it generally carries about 12–16 passengers in a high‑density seating layout, or fewer when configured for VIP comfort. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude. Its advertised range is about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs like New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney under favorable conditions. Passenger capacity is typically 8–16 in executive layouts, with a maximum certification figure commonly cited around 19, trading seating density for multiple living zones and long‑duration comfort.

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