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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate shuttle work. It typically carries about 16–20 passengers in high-density layouts (fewer in VIP) and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range, trading speed and cabin volume for vertical access to confined sites. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It generally seats 8–19 depending on configuration and can fly about 7,700 nautical miles, prioritizing high cruise speed, multiple living zones, and long nonstop city pairs. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough-field operations and regional cargo or commuter service. It commonly seats up to 14 passengers and typically ranges around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine pressurized turboprop positioned as a high-end owner‑flown aircraft. It usually seats 4–6 passengers and has roughly 600–700 nautical miles of range, emphasizing simplicity, lower operating cost, and personal travel.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077001406
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66752200
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.19
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18145
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811129.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5884.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.512.3
Overall Height (ft)18.182711.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20