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Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at fast regional missions and offshore work. Its typical passenger capacity is around 16, with a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, making it well suited to short-to-medium hops where vertical lift matters more than long-distance efficiency. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter, utility-focused helicopter with about 8–10 passengers and a much shorter range, roughly 300–400 nautical miles, prioritizing access, maneuverability, and lower operating footprint over distance. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet in the large‑cabin class, typically carrying about 13–14 passengers with range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, designed for intercontinental legs with a comfortable cabin but without the newest ultra‑long‑range performance. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end: an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers, with range roughly 7,500 nautical miles, optimized for nonstop global city pairs, higher cruising efficiency, and maximum cabin volume.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
Min Crew24
Total Seats1816
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5807500
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats1816
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-Channel
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.4
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