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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter, optimized for vertical access rather than long-haul cruise. Its typical range is roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on load, and it generally seats about 16–20 passengers in a high-density configuration (often fewer in executive layouts). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at efficient regional flying. It typically offers about 1,400–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually carries 6–9 passengers in executive seating. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental missions. The Global 7500 is commonly cited around 7,700 nautical miles with a typical executive load of about 8–19 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is in the same class at roughly 7,500 nautical miles and typically seats about 10–19 passengers. Overall, the helicopter wins on access and point-to-point flexibility, the Avanti EVO targets efficient mid-range trips, and the Global 7500/G700 dominate for range, speed, and long-cabin comfort.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1814168
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500G700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580770075001530
Max Cabin Seats1619197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675——3775
Standard Cabin Seats1612126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
DOC / nm—$ 9.50——
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79——
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1814168
Max Cabin Seats1619197
Standard Cabin Seats1612126
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—No
Crew Rest—YesOptional—
Jump Seat—YesYes—
Galley Location—FWDFWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—No
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—6600
Cabin Pressure (psi)———9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———24000
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes—Yes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPearl 700PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Horsepower1800——850
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)—1892018250—
Fuel Burn (gph)———100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.58111109.947.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.5888.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.556.914.9
Overall Height (ft)18.182725.413.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128———
Wingspan (ft)—10410347.1
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———3.5