Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the group (roughly 7,700 nautical miles) and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers depending on configuration, making it best suited to nonstop city‑pair missions and high‑altitude cruise efficiency. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop aircraft positioned for shorter business routes. It has a much shorter range than the Global 7500 (about 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles) and generally seats around 6 to 9 passengers, emphasizing speed for a turboprop and access to smaller airports. The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are medium/“super‑medium” class twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical access, offshore, and executive transport. Their ranges are typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often around 450 to 500 nautical miles, mission dependent). Passenger capacity is usually around 12 to 16 for the Bell 525 and up to about 16 to 19 for the AW189 in high‑density layouts, with VIP layouts carrying fewer.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | AW189 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 651 | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 155 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 24000 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 1983 | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 57.8 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 85 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | — | 47.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 35.2 |