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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats18142121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700651439
Max Cabin Seats16191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats16121919
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155155
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 TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats18142121
Max Cabin Seats16191919
Standard Cabin Seats16121919
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition40004000
Horsepower180019832520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 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)18.182716.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885140
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775