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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter optimized for point-to-point missions without runways, typically carrying around 16 passengers in high-density seating (often fewer in executive layouts) with a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude, generally seating about 14–19 passengers in typical executive configurations, and offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong under favorable conditions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft designed for rugged, short-field operations and regional hauling; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers (or is configured for cargo) and has a practical range roughly around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. In short, the 525 emphasizes vertical access and flexibility, the Global 7500 maximizes long-range comfort and speed, and the Caravan EX prioritizes simplicity, economy, and remote-area utility.

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