Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super-medium helicopter, best suited to point-to-point missions where vertical lift matters more than intercity speed. Its practical range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class (configuration dependent), and it typically carries about 12–16 passengers in an executive layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range large-cabin business jet derived from the ERJ platform, aimed at efficient transcontinental travel. It offers about 3,900 nautical miles of range and usually accommodates around 13 passengers, with a cabin optimized for multiple seating zones and longer-duration comfort. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range flagship business jet, positioned for premium global missions. It is typically quoted around 7,500 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers depending on layout, delivering the most space and longest legs of the three.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | — |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Pearl 700 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 109.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 25.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 |