AIR.ONE

Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet, optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 10–19 passengers in a luxury cabin, making it the clear choice when speed and nonstop distance are priorities. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore missions; it has a range on the order of about 550–600 nautical miles and commonly seats around 16 passengers (with layouts varying by mission). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger, heavy helicopter widely used for offshore transport and SAR; it generally provides about 540–600 nautical miles of range and is often configured for roughly 19 passengers. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to law enforcement, EMS, and utility roles; its range is typically around 300–350 nautical miles and it usually carries about 6–8 passengers. Overall, the G700 dominates on range and cruise efficiency, while the S‑92 and 525 carry more people than the 902 and excel at vertical-lift missions.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew242
Total Seats181621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807500439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
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 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats181621
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1825.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775