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Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate shuttle, and utility missions, while the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel, and the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop for owner‑operators and short to midrange business trips. On range, the G700 is in a different league, capable of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, enabling nonstop long‑haul city pairs. The M600 SLS offers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on conditions and reserves, suitable for regional missions. The Bell 525 typically covers on the order of ~500–600 nautical miles, while the S-92 is generally in a similar medium‑range helicopter class (often ~500 nautical miles, configuration dependent). For passenger capacity, the G700 typically seats around 13–19 in executive layouts. The M600 SLS commonly carries 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers (six seats total). The Bell 525 is often configured around 16–20 passengers, and the S-92 commonly carries roughly 19 passengers, with layouts varying by mission.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1816621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075001406439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667522007417
Standard Cabin Seats1612419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 2.19$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 603$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1816521
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats1612419
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelNoYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700PT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition36004000
Horsepower18006002520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260760
Thrust (lbs)18250
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.929.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.254
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.411.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)10343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775