Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, fundamentally different from the other three, which are helicopters. It offers intercontinental range (about 7,700 nautical miles) and typically carries around 8 to 19 passengers depending on configuration, prioritizing speed, altitude, and nonstop city‑pair capability. The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern “super‑medium” helicopter aimed at offshore energy and corporate/VIP missions. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class (mission dependent) and it generally seats up to about 16, though typical mission layouts are often fewer. The Leonardo AW189 is also a super‑medium helicopter, commonly used for offshore transport and SAR, with range broadly similar (around 450–500+ nautical miles depending on tanks and payload) and seating typically up to about 16–19. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavier, “heavy” helicopter designed for offshore and utility roles. It usually carries about 19 passengers in standard offshore seating and has range in the roughly 500+ nautical mile class, varying with reserves and payload.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 651 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| 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 | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 1983 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 57.8 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 85 | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | 775 |