Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly-by-wire helicopter rather than a fixed-wing business jet. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers in an executive layout and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, making it best for point-to-point regional missions and access to helipads or remote sites. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It commonly seats around 14–19 passengers and can fly about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney under typical conditions. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range, large-cabin business jet positioned below the Global 7500. It generally accommodates about 13 passengers and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, well suited to transcontinental U.S. routes and many transatlantic pairings with appropriate payload and winds. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficiency and shorter runways. It usually seats about 6–8 passengers and has a range around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, fitting regional and medium-length trips with lower operating costs.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 35.2 |