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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.

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