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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are long‑range offshore/utility helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet. In range terms, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest point‑to‑point capability at roughly 2,000 nautical miles class, suited to fast regional and some transcontinental trips. The King Air 360ER is also long‑legged for a turboprop, commonly cited around the 1,800–2,000 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. Helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access; the H225 is typically in the ~450–500 nautical mile class, while the Bell 525 is broadly similar, often quoted in the ~500–600 nautical mile class depending on configuration. Passenger capacity differs by mission: the H225 is the largest here, often configured for about 16–19 passengers, the Bell 525 typically around 12–16, the King Air 360ER commonly carries about 8–11, and the PC‑24 usually seats about 6–10 in executive layouts (more in commuter-style configurations).

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21186
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellPilatus
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545802076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966756680
Standard Cabin Seats19166
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21186
Max Cabin Seats281610
Standard Cabin Seats19166
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90