Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet, built for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration, making it the clear choice for nonstop, high‑speed, long‑haul missions. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport; it has a much shorter range (on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, often around 500–600 nm with reserves depending on payload) and typically seats about 16–20 in high‑density layouts or fewer in executive interiors. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy helicopter optimized for offshore energy and SAR roles; it generally carries around 19 passengers and offers similar short‑to‑medium helicopter range (often roughly 500 nm class, mission dependent) with strong payload and all‑weather capability. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for EMS/law enforcement/corporate use; it carries fewer passengers (commonly 6–10) and has the shortest range of the group (roughly 300–400 nm class, configuration dependent).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 19.79 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 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 |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 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 | — |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |