Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66
The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, placing them in different categories with very different speed, comfort, and mission profiles. The Bell 525 is a large, modern corporate/offshore helicopter designed for longer legs than most rotorcraft, typically offering a few hundred nautical miles of practical range and seating commonly around 10 to 16 depending on layout. The Robinson R66 is a smaller light turbine helicopter suited to shorter trips, generally carrying about 4 passengers (plus a pilot) with a shorter range, roughly a few hundred nautical miles. Among jets, the Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet built for intercontinental missions, with range on the order of about 7,700 nautical miles and a typical capacity around 14 to 19 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet optimized for regional missions and short/rough-field access, generally carrying about 6 to 10 passengers with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |