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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters optimized for short-to-medium missions, vertical access, and point-to-point flexibility. The Bell 525 is a larger, modern super‑medium helicopter typically configured around roughly 16 passengers (often fewer in executive layouts) with a practical range on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration. The MD 902 is a lighter utility helicopter, commonly seating about 8–10 passengers, with a shorter range typically around 300–400 nautical miles. By contrast, the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets built for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude. The Global 7500 carries roughly 14–19 passengers (up to about 19 in typical high-density configurations) with a published range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is similarly sized, typically carrying about 13–19 passengers, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles. In short, the helicopters trade range and speed for vertical access, while the jets dominate nonstop distance and cabin comfort on long routes.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181416
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58077007500
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats161212
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats181416
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161212
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58111109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.5888.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.182725.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)104103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195