Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, so their missions differ sharply. The Bell 525 is a large, long‑range corporate/offshore helicopter: it typically carries around 16 passengers in an airline-style layout (fewer in VIP configurations) and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range depending on load and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller utility helicopter, usually seating 4–5, with a range in the roughly 250–350 nautical mile class. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range intercontinental business jet, commonly configured for about 14–19 passengers, with an advertised range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” aimed at short/rough-field access and regional-to-transcontinental work: typical seating is about 6–10 passengers (up to around 11 in some layouts), with range roughly in the 2,000 nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |