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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet and the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop airplane. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class, offering intercontinental capability of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, compared with the Caravan’s regional reach of about 900–1,000 nautical miles and the helicopters’ typical mission ranges generally around 400–600 nautical miles (often less depending on payload, reserves, and routing). For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 is usually configured for about 12–19 passengers in executive layouts, emphasizing comfort and cabin volume. The 208B Caravan commonly carries up to 9 passengers (or more in some commuter configurations), prioritizing rugged short‑field access and cargo flexibility. The Bell 525 typically seats around 16–20, depending on configuration, while the larger S‑92 is often arranged for about 19 passengers (and can be higher-density), favoring offshore and transport roles.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
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 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
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
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.182717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775