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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).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181421
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.182717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775