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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet in a different class from the other three rotorcraft: it is designed for intercontinental travel, with roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range, and typically carries about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly‑by‑wire super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions; its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class and it generally seats up to about 16 (often fewer in executive layouts). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for utility, law enforcement, and EMS roles; it has a shorter range, roughly around 300 nautical miles, and typically carries about 5 to 7 people including the pilot(s). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on private, training, and light utility use; it has a similar or slightly lower range than the 902 in many configurations (around the 300 nautical mile class) and usually seats 4 to 5 occupants.

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