Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing business jets in very different classes. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet designed for intercontinental missions, with a typical range around 7,700 nautical miles and a normal passenger load commonly in the low‑to‑mid teens depending on layout. The PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and shorter runway access, with roughly a 2,000‑nautical‑mile class range and typically about 6 to 10 passengers in executive configurations. In the helicopter category, the Bell 525 is a “super‑medium” intended for offshore and corporate missions, generally offering around 500 to 600 nautical miles of range and seating often configured around 12 to 16. The AW189 is a larger “super‑medium” helicopter with comparable mission intent, typically in a similar 450 to 600 nautical mile range band, and seating commonly in the mid‑teens up to around 19 depending on configuration. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range, the PC‑24 balances range with airport flexibility, and the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 651 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 1983 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 85 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | — | 55.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 90 |