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Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized twin‑turboprop airplanes, while the Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW139 are twin‑engine helicopters. For category and typical use, the King Air 360 is a versatile utility/business aircraft suited to short runways and regional missions; the Avanti EVO is a faster, more business‑oriented turboprop optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel. The AW139 is a widely used intermediate helicopter for offshore, EMS, and corporate shuttle work, and the Bell 525 is a larger, fly‑by‑wire helicopter aimed at offshore and high‑end transport. On range, the airplanes generally fly farther and faster than the helicopters: King Air 360 and Avanti EVO typically offer roughly 1,000–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, whereas AW139 and Bell 525 are commonly in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, with the 525 generally longer‑legged than the AW139. On passenger capacity, King Air 360 and Avanti EVO are commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers, while AW139 often carries around 8–12, and Bell 525 can be configured for roughly 12–16, depending on interior and mission.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360Bell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.20$ 11.69
Min Crew1221
Total Seats1018178
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBellLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameKingAir 350i525 RelentlessAW139Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15605805731530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.53$ 0.69
Max Cabin Seats916157
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)5145667547013775
Standard Cabin Seats816156
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,311$ 1,929
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G5000HEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)312160165400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,650,000$15,000,000 $15,900,000 $ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
LavatoryOptionalNo
Min Crew1221
Total Seats1018178
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats916157
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.59
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNo
Standard Cabin Seats816156
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ACT7-2F1PT6C-67CPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3600400050003600
Horsepower105018001679850
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28
No. of Engines1222
Fuel Capacity (gal)539641414
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.761.5854.747.3
Wingspan (ft)57.947.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.57.586.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.55.8
Cabin Length (ft)19.515.514.9
Overall Height (ft)14.418.1816.413.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7135.2
Width (ft)25.77
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.554.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128120
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282