Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are fixed‑wing turboprops, the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, and the Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter. For range, the King Air 360ER and PC‑24 generally lead in typical business configurations, with the 360ER optimized for extended turboprop legs and the PC‑24 offering jet cruise and long stage lengths; both are commonly quoted around the 1,800–2,000+ nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Grand Caravan EX has shorter range overall, typically around the ~900–1,000+ nautical mile class, while the Bell 525 is usually in a similar ~500–1,000 nautical mile class depending on cabin load and fuel reserves. For passenger capacity, the Grand Caravan EX is often configured around 9 passengers (and can be arranged for more seats in some layouts), the King Air 360ER commonly carries about 8–9, the PC‑24 typically seats about 6–10 in executive layouts, and the Bell 525 usually accommodates roughly 12–16 depending on configuration.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| 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 |