Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed-wing business jets, so they differ fundamentally in speed, altitude, and runway requirements. For range, the Global 7500 is in a different class: it is an ultra-long-range business jet capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, intended for intercontinental nonstop missions. The PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet with much shorter range—about 2,000 nautical miles—optimized for flexibility, including operations from shorter or less-improved runways. Among the helicopters, the S-92 typically offers longer range than the 525, at roughly 500 nautical miles versus about 400 nautical miles for the 525, though both depend heavily on payload and reserves. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Global 7500 is usually configured for around 14–19 passengers, the PC-24 commonly seats about 6–10 in executive layouts, the Bell 525 is typically arranged for about 12–16, and the S-92, being larger, often carries around 19 passengers (and can be configured for more in high-density layouts).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 2076 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 140 |
| 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 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 775 |