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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate shuttle missions. It typically carries around 16 passengers in an airliner-style layout (fewer in VIP), with roughly a 560 nautical mile class range, trading speed and altitude for point-to-point access and vertical landing capability. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It commonly seats about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration and offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range, emphasizing high cruise speed, long legs, and a large multi-zone cabin. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft built for rugged, short-field operations. It typically seats up to 14 passengers and provides roughly a 900 nautical mile class range, prioritizing simplicity, payload flexibility, and access to remote strips. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet suited to long-range regional and transoceanic missions. It generally accommodates about 13–14 passengers with approximately 3,900 nautical miles of range, balancing cabin space with proven, efficient performance.

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