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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are fixed‑wing airplanes, so their typical missions differ sharply. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering by far the greatest range (roughly 7,700 nautical miles) and a typical passenger load in the low‑to‑mid teens depending on cabin layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged utility turboprop aimed at short to medium regional routes; its range is far shorter (around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load) but it can carry about 9 passengers in commuter configuration. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter focused on offshore, executive, and EMS roles, with medium range for a helicopter (roughly 500–600 nautical miles) and typically around 10–16 seats depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light helicopter with the shortest range (roughly 300–350 nautical miles) and typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot.

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