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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for fast, all‑weather regional travel; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance, with maximum range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly‑by‑wire twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore and executive transport; it generally seats around 16–20 occupants in typical layouts and has a medium‑long helicopter range, roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility aircraft for short/rough-field operations; it commonly carries 9 passengers (or comparable cargo) and has a moderate range around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training and utility roles; it usually carries about 4–5 people and has a shorter range, roughly 250–350 nautical miles.

SpecBell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBell
Aircraft Name525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats16
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Max Cabin Seats16
Standard Cabin Seats16
Engine
FADECDual-Channel
ModelCT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Overall Height (ft)18.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128