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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly-by-wire helicopter suited to point-to-point travel where vertical access matters more than long distance; it typically carries around 12–16 passengers in an executive layout and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range depending on reserves and conditions. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with a range around 7,700 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about 8–19, emphasizing multi-zone comfort on very long flights. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet positioned below the Global 7500, generally flying about 3,900 nautical miles with typical seating around 10–14 passengers, balancing cabin size with lower operating complexity than ultra-long-range jets. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, including operation from shorter or semi-prepared runways; it usually carries about 6–10 passengers and delivers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, trading ultimate range for access and flexibility.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077002076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811152.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5885.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.523
Overall Height (ft)18.182717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90