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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet built for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8–19 passengers depending on layout, with the highest speed and cabin volume of the group. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large fly‑by‑wire helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport; it carries up to about 16 passengers and has a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, trading jetlike speed for vertical lift and flexible landing options. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to utility, law‑enforcement, and corporate roles; it generally seats about 8–10 occupants and reaches roughly 250–350 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on training, patrol, and personal/utility flying; it typically seats 4–5 and ranges roughly 200–300 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cruise efficiency, while the helicopters prioritize access and mission flexibility, with the Bell 525 leading helicopter capacity and range.

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