Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
The Bombardier Global 7500 is the only purpose‑built long‑range business jet in this group, optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range (roughly 7,700 nautical miles) and typically carries around 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, prioritizing speed, cabin volume, and comfort over short‑field flexibility. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft designed for regional and remote operations. Its range is much shorter (about 900–1,200 nautical miles, mission‑dependent) and it commonly seats up to about 9 passengers in commuter configuration, trading cruise speed for ruggedness and short/rough‑strip capability. The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are both rotorcraft, aimed at point‑to‑point access without runways. The Bell 525 is a larger, more modern twin‑engine helicopter with longer legs (around 500–600 nautical miles) and typically about 16–19 seats in high‑density layouts, though executive seating is lower. The MD 902 is a lighter twin with a shorter range (roughly 300–400 nautical miles) and typically carries about 6–8 passengers.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 |