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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super-medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions, offering long helicopter-range capability (roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class) and typically seating about 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavier, proven medium-lift helicopter used widely for offshore transport and SAR; it generally carries more people than the 525 in high-density configurations (often around 19 passengers) with a comparable but mission-dependent range in the same broad band. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller single‑engine light helicopter focused on utility, training, and personal use; it has a short-to-moderate range (roughly 200–300+ nautical miles) and usually seats up to five. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range business jet in a different category entirely, optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers far greater range (about 7,700 nautical miles) and typically accommodates around 14–19 passengers in executive configurations, trading vertical-lift flexibility for speed and global reach.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181421
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.182717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775