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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 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