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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate shuttle, and parapublic missions, trading speed and altitude for vertical takeoff flexibility. Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, and typical passenger capacity is about 16–19 depending on cabin configuration. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental city pairs. It offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carries 14–19 passengers in executive layouts (with higher maximums possible depending on certification and seating). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between light jets and larger turboprops for speed and efficiency. Its range is roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles, and it generally seats about 6–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑operators and shorter business trips. Its range is about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles with reserves, and it typically carries 1–5 passengers plus the pilot (up to six seats total).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181486
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierPiaggioPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580770015301406
Max Cabin Seats16197—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675—37752200
Standard Cabin Seats161264
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 9.50—$ 2.19
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79—$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900—$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181485
Max Cabin Seats16197—
Standard Cabin Seats161264
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo
Crew Rest—Yes——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Galley Location—FWD—MID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—450066008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)——95.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2400012600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition36003600
Horsepower1800—850600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—18920——
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5811147.329.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5886.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.84
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.514.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.182713.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128———
Wingspan (ft)—10447.143.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.5—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———165