Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range business jet, built for intercontinental travel. It offers by far the greatest range—roughly 7,700 nautical miles—and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, with a stand-up cabin and multiple living zones. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class (mission dependent), and it generally seats up to about 16 to 20 occupants including crew, depending on layout. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a larger, heavy-class helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It has a similar order-of-magnitude range to the Bell 525 (commonly cited around the mid-hundreds of nautical miles) and typically accommodates around 16 to 19 passengers plus crew in transport configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter used for training, patrol, and personal utility flying. Its range is much shorter (roughly a couple hundred nautical miles), and it usually carries 4 to 5 people total including the pilot.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 651 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 85 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 |