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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and government missions, while the Robinson R66 is a much smaller single‑engine helicopter typically used for private, training, and light utility flying. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet in a different class entirely, designed for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude. By range, the Global 7500 dominates, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that helicopters cannot approach. The Bell 525 and AW189 are broadly comparable medium‑to‑heavy helicopter platforms, typically offering on the order of 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Robinson R66 is shorter‑legged, commonly around 300 nautical miles, though this varies with fuel, altitude, and loading. Passenger capacity follows mission size: the Global 7500 typically carries about 8–19 passengers in an executive cabin. The AW189 and Bell 525 generally seat around 16–20 depending on configuration. The R66 is limited to about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats181421
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700651
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675——
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm—$ 9.50$ 15.57
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats181421
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower1800—1983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)—18920—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.5811157.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.588—
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2—
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5—
Overall Height (ft)18.182716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5—48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128—85
Wingspan (ft)—104—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——395