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.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | G700 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 7500 | 651 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 16 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 85 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 395 |