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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, typically carrying about 14–19 passengers with a range around 7,700 nautical miles. By contrast, the Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions; it generally carries up to about 16–19 occupants depending on configuration and has a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter used for training, patrol, and utility work; it usually seats 4–5 and offers a range roughly in the 200–300 nautical mile class. The Robinson R66 is also a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, commonly configured for 4–5 seats, with range typically around 300–350 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates on range and cruise efficiency for point‑to‑point travel, while the Bell 525 offers far greater vertical‑lift capability and cabin volume than the smaller Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66, which prioritize simplicity and short‑to‑medium missions.

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