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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at executive and offshore missions rather than long-range intercontinental travel. It typically carries roughly 12–16 passengers depending on configuration, with a range around 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access and point-to-point flexibility over distance. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short-to-medium regional hops and rugged operations. Passenger layouts commonly seat about 9–14, with range generally around 900–1,000 nautical miles, trading speed and luxury for simplicity and low operating cost. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It usually accommodates about 14–19 passengers, with a range about 7,700 nautical miles, emphasizing long nonstop legs and a large-cabin experience. The Gulfstream G700 is also an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, typically arranged for about 13–19 passengers, with range around 7,500 nautical miles, focusing on premium cabin volume, comfort, and high-speed global reach.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181416
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58077007500
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats161212
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats181416
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161212
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58111109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5888.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.182725.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)104103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195