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Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet, so they serve different mission categories. The G700 is designed for intercontinental travel at high speed and altitude, offering a range of roughly 7,500 nautical miles and typically seating around 13 to 19 passengers in a luxury cabin configuration. By contrast, the Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions; it generally carries about 16 passengers and has a range on the order of 500 to 600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The AW189 is a medium helicopter commonly used for offshore transport and SAR/utility roles; it typically seats about 16 to 19 passengers and offers a broadly similar helicopter-class range, roughly 450 to 550 nautical miles depending on configuration. In short, the G700 dominates on range and cruise efficiency for long-distance point‑to‑point travel, while the 525 and AW189 prioritize vertical lift access, short-field flexibility, and regional mission profiles.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats181621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807500651
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 15.57
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats181621
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition4000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.957.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395