Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft. In category, the Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” twin helicopter aimed at executive and offshore missions, whereas the S-92 is a larger heavy twin helicopter commonly used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, and the Avanti EVO is a high‑efficiency turboprop business aircraft optimized for shorter regional trips at jet‑like cruise speeds. In range, the Global 7500 is the clear leader at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Avanti EVO typically offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. Helicopter ranges are much shorter: the Bell 525 is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, while the S-92 is generally in a similar several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range, varying by mission fit and fuel. In passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically carries around 14–19 passengers, the Avanti EVO around 7–9, the Bell 525 commonly about 12–16, and the S-92 often about 19 passengers in transport layouts (fewer in VIP configurations).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 8 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1530 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 3775 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 400 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $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 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 8 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | No | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 6600 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 47.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 14.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 47.1 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 35.2 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 775 |