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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large civil helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions. Compared with the business jets here, its range is much shorter (roughly around 1,000 nautical miles, mission-dependent) and typical passenger capacity is generally in the mid-teens, often configured around 16–19. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel. Both offer ranges in the neighborhood of about 7,000+ nautical miles (depending on speed and payload). Passenger capacity is typically arranged for about 10–16 in executive layouts, with maximum certified seating higher (commonly up to around 19). The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in a very different category: owner-flown or small corporate utility. Its range is far shorter than the big jets (on the order of roughly 1,400 nautical miles, mission-dependent) and seating is typically 4–6 passengers plus the pilot, with a maximum around 6 seats.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1814166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500G700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580770075001406
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66752200
Standard Cabin Seats1612124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.19
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1814165
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats1612124
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58111109.929.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5888.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.26.254
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.556.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.182725.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10410343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165