Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter, best suited to point‑to‑point regional missions and access to helipads or confined sites. Its range is typically in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles and it commonly carries around 12–16 passengers depending on interior fit and fuel/load tradeoffs. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at fast regional travel; it generally offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental sectors; it is commonly quoted around 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates about 13 passengers in a standard executive configuration (with higher maximum seating possible). The Gulfstream G700 sits at the ultra‑long‑range, flagship end of the business‑jet market, optimized for the longest nonstop missions; it is commonly advertised around 7,500 nautical miles of range and is usually configured for about 13–19 passengers depending on cabin layout.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | G700 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7500 | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | — | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 28 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 109.9 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.25 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 56.9 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 25.4 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 35.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 |