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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large civil helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets. In category and mission, the 525 is a newer “super-medium” helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore transport, whereas the S-92 is a heavier, long-range transport helicopter widely used for offshore energy and government/VIP missions. The Global 7500 sits at the top end of ultra-long-range business jets, optimized for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet positioned below the Global 7500, oriented toward long-range regional/intercontinental trips with a more conventional large-jet footprint. On range, the Global 7500 is the clear leader, capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding the Legacy 650E at about 3,900 nautical miles. Helicopter range is much shorter by comparison: the Bell 525 is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, and the S-92 is broadly similar, often cited around the 500 nautical mile class depending on configuration. On passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically accommodates around 14–19, the Legacy 650E about 13–14, the Bell 525 up to about 16, and the S-92 commonly seats around 19 passengers in high-density layouts (fewer for VIP).

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