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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range business jet, so they serve very different mission profiles. In category, the Bell 525 is a modern “super-midsize”/large twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and SAR-style missions; the Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter commonly used for training, utility, and short executive hops; the Global 7500 is a flagship ultra‑long‑range intercontinental jet designed for high-speed point‑to‑point travel. In range, the Global 7500 dominates with roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs like New York–Hong Kong under typical conditions. The Bell 525 is far shorter at roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, suitable for regional legs and offshore runs. The Enstrom 480B is shorter still, typically around 250–350 nautical miles, reflecting its light piston design and fuel capacity. In passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically carries about 8–19 passengers depending on layout, the Bell 525 generally seats around 12–16, and the Enstrom 480B usually seats up to 5.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1814
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardier
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1814
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
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)18.1827
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)104