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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are large, twin‑engine helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets. In range, the Global 7500 leads by a wide margin, capable of ultra‑long‑haul intercontinental missions (roughly 7,700 nautical miles), whereas the Legacy 650E is a long‑range jet but notably shorter (about 3,900 nautical miles). The helicopters are designed for regional missions: the AW189 typically offers around 450–500 nautical miles of range depending on load and reserves, and the Bell 525 is in a similar regional class at roughly 500–560 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also reflects their roles. The Global 7500 is usually configured for about 14–19 passengers, with multiple living zones. The Legacy 650E commonly seats around 13–14. The AW189 is often arranged for about 16–19 passengers in high‑density or offshore layouts, while the Bell 525 typically carries about 12–16 in passenger configurations, with flexibility for executive or utility missions.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats181421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700651
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
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$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
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
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811157.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.588
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5
Overall Height (ft)18.182716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395