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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats1814216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077006512076
Max Cabin Seats16191910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats1612196
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155440
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 TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats1814216
Max Cabin Seats16191910
Standard Cabin Seats1612196
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition40005000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811157.852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5885.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.523
Overall Height (ft)18.182716.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
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