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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet. In category terms, the 525 is a modern “super‑medium” class helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore missions, whereas the S‑92 is a heavier, more transport‑oriented helicopter widely used for offshore oil and gas and VIP shuttle work; the Global 7500 is designed for high‑speed intercontinental point‑to‑point travel. On range, the Global 7500 is in a different league, capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that helicopters cannot approach. The Bell 525 and S‑92 typically operate in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range per leg, with the S‑92 often offering longer practical offshore legs depending on configuration, reserves, and payload. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically carries a small number of passengers in high comfort (often around 8–19, depending on layout). The Bell 525 generally carries up to about 16–20, while the S‑92 can carry more, commonly around 19 and up to the low‑20s in higher‑density layouts, reflecting its larger cabin and transport focus.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807700439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181421
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58111
Cabin Width (ft)7.588
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.5
Overall Height (ft)18.182717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775