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.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | G700 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 7500 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | — | $ 603 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 16 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | 8644 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 5.6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 12600 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | — | No |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 109.9 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 6.25 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 56.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 25.4 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 103 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |