Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, optimized for vertical lift and access to confined sites rather than long nonstop trips. The Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium twin with typically around 16–20 passenger seating depending on configuration and a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, while the smaller MD 902 is commonly configured for about 6–8 passengers with a shorter range around roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically carrying about 14–19 passengers and capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and high‑speed point‑to‑point travel. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet positioned between typical light jets and larger long‑range jets, usually seating about 6–10 passengers with a range around roughly 2,000 nautical miles. Compared with the Global 7500 it trades range and cabin size for versatility, including strong short/rough‑field capability.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |