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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters suited to vertical-lift missions such as offshore transport, medical, and regional point‑to‑point travel, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets built for intercontinental nonstop flights at high speed and altitude. In category and role, the Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter emphasizing long legs and modern avionics, whereas the AW189 is a larger “super‑medium”/heavy‑leaning twin optimized for offshore and high payload. Typical ranges are in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class for both helicopters (often roughly 450–500 nm depending on configuration and reserves). Passenger capacity is generally up to about 16–20 in airline-style seating, with VIP layouts usually fewer. The Global 7500 and G700 sit at the top end of business aviation. The Global 7500 is typically quoted around 7,700 nm range, and the G700 around 7,500 nm. Both can carry around 14–19 passengers in typical executive configurations (higher maximum counts possible), enabling true long‑haul, large‑cabin travel that helicopters cannot match.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2241
Total Seats18141621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077007500651
Max Cabin Seats16191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats16121219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 15.57
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats18141621
Max Cabin Seats16191919
Standard Cabin Seats16121219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58111109.957.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.5888.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.182725.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Wingspan (ft)104103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395