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Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, built for intercontinental travel, typically flying about 6,000–7,000+ nautical miles depending on mission and payload, with a passenger fit commonly around 12–19 (and higher-density layouts possible). The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport; it is a far shorter‑range aircraft than the G700, generally around the 500–600 nautical mile class, and typically carries roughly 12–16 passengers in transport configurations. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter often used for offshore and SAR support; its range is broadly similar to or somewhat above the Bell 525 in many configurations (commonly around the 500+ nautical mile class), and it typically seats about 16–19 passengers. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to utility, EMS, and law‑enforcement roles; it has much shorter range than the larger helicopters (often a few hundred nautical miles) and typically carries about 6–8 passengers.

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