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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are fixed-wing turboprops focused on efficient point-to-point transport. In range, the King Air 360ER typically leads among these, offering very long endurance for a turboprop, while the H225 and 525 provide strong helicopter range suitable for offshore and remote operations; the Caravan EX generally has the shortest range of the group but remains solid for regional routes and utility flying. Passenger capacity differs by mission: the H225 usually carries the most, commonly configured around 16–19 passengers, reflecting its heavy-lift transport role. The Bell 525 is generally a step down, often arranged around 12–16 passengers in typical layouts. The King Air 360ER is a smaller cabin aircraft, most often seating roughly 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Caravan EX is versatile for passengers or cargo, commonly carrying about 9–14 passengers in commuter layouts, though seating varies with interior and regulatory limits.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew22
Total Seats2118
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBell
Aircraft NameH225525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454580
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296675
Standard Cabin Seats1916
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2118
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1916
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58
Overall Height (ft)16.318.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128