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.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 8 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | G700 | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7500 | 1530 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 3775 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 400 | 155 |
| 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 | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 8 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 47.1 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 35.2 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 775 |