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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for corporate, utility, and special‑mission flying. It generally offers a range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter/mission configurations). The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern medium helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport; its typical range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles, with seating commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on interior. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough fields and regional hauling; it typically ranges about 800–1,000 nautical miles and often seats 9–14 passengers (or comparable cargo). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter widely used for offshore and SAR roles; it generally ranges about 500–600 nautical miles and commonly carries roughly 16–19 passengers. Overall, the fixed‑wing turboprops offer longer range per fuel and speed, while the helicopters trade range for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580439
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats1619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1821
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1619
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1817.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775