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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel, typically carrying about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, with a range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short‑to‑medium regional hops and rugged operations; it commonly seats up to about 9–14 passengers, with range roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter intended for offshore and executive missions, generally configured for about 12–16 passengers, with typical range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a larger, heavy‑class helicopter optimized for offshore transport and SAR; it often carries about 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts, with range commonly around 450–600 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cruise efficiency, the Caravan emphasizes versatility and short‑field practicality, and the Bell 525 and AW189 trade speed and range for vertical access and offshore capability.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats181421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700651
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats181421
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811157.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.588
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5
Overall Height (ft)18.182716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395