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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly-by-wire helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore missions. It typically carries around 16 passengers in a high-density layout (often fewer in executive configurations) and has a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, making it suited to regional point-to-point trips with vertical access to constrained locations. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter, smaller utility helicopter often used for law enforcement, EMS, and general transport. Passenger capacity is usually about 7–8 occupants including the pilot(s), and its range is generally in the neighborhood of about 300–400 nautical miles, prioritizing short-to-medium missions and lower operating footprint. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically accommodates about 14–19 passengers (with higher maximum seating possible depending on configuration) and offers roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans—something neither helicopter class can approach.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1814
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardier
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1814
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58111
Cabin Width (ft)7.588
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1827
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)104