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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter designed for vertical lift missions, so its defining advantage is access: it can operate to helipads and confined areas that fixed‑wing jets cannot. In exchange, its range is comparatively short, typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, and passenger capacity is modest, generally up to around a dozen depending on seating and mission fit. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the three—roughly 7,700 nautical miles—and the highest comfort and space, with typical passenger loads in the low‑ to mid‑teens (and a higher maximum depending on configuration). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet positioned for versatility. Its range is far less than the Global 7500 but substantially more than a helicopter, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles, and it usually carries about 6 to 10 passengers. Its standout trait is operational flexibility, including capability for shorter and more rugged runways than most business jets.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077002076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18146
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811152.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5885.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.523
Overall Height (ft)18.182717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90