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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are both twin‑engine helicopters, but they target different missions: the 525 is a newer super‑medium platform aimed at fast corporate and utility transport, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers with a range around 560 nautical miles, while the larger S‑92 is an established heavy helicopter often configured for offshore and SAR-style roles, commonly seating about 19 passengers with a range roughly 540–550 nautical miles (depending on tanks and payload). The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet in a different category entirely, built for intercontinental travel with a typical passenger load around 14–19 and a range about 7,700 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane positioned for owner‑pilots and short business trips; it typically carries up to 6 occupants and has a range on the order of 650–700 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range, the S‑92 leads in rotorcraft seating, and the M600 offers smaller, simpler operations.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1814621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077001406439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667522007417
Standard Cabin Seats1612419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.19$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 603$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1814521
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats1612419
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNoYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition36004000
Horsepower18006002520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260760
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811129.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.5884.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.512.3
Overall Height (ft)18.182711.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20