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Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, optimized for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport, SAR, and utility work, while the Gulfstream G700 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft built for fast point‑to‑point travel. In range, the G700 is by far the longest‑legged, designed for intercontinental flights at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, whereas the Avanti EVO is a regional/continental turboprop with a typical range around 1,700–1,900 nautical miles. The helicopters sit well below the jets in range: the Bell 525 is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, and the S-92 is broadly similar, often around 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. Passenger capacity also differs by mission: the G700 typically carries about 13–19 passengers in executive layouts, the Avanti EVO commonly seats 7–9, the Bell 525 generally accommodates around 16–20 (often fewer in VIP configurations), and the S-92 is frequently configured for about 19 passengers in offshore service, with other layouts possible.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1816821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075001530439
Max Cabin Seats1619719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667537757417
Standard Cabin Seats1612619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1816821
Max Cabin Seats1619719
Standard Cabin Seats1612619
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700PT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition36004000
Horsepower18008502520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Thrust (lbs)18250
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.947.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.914.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.413.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775