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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter designed for vertical-lift missions rather than point‑to‑point airline-style travel. It typically carries about 16 passengers depending on seating and mission kit, and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental trips. In typical executive configurations it carries around 8–19 passengers, and its range is about 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding the others. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at utility, training, and personal/industrial use. Passenger capacity is usually 4–5 occupants total, with a range roughly in the 250–350 nautical mile class. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane positioned for owner‑pilots and efficient regional travel. It typically seats 1–5 passengers (up to 6 total including the pilot), with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on power settings and reserves.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077001406
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66752200
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.19
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18145
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition3600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811129.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5884.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.512.3
Overall Height (ft)18.182711.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20