Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop often used as a utility and short‑to‑medium range business aircraft. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers depending on layout and mission equipment, and offers long endurance for its class, with range roughly around 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport where vertical lift matters more than speed and altitude. It generally seats about 8 to 16 people depending on configuration, and its range is shorter than the fixed‑wing options, roughly on the order of 500 to 600 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for intercity and transcontinental missions. It commonly accommodates around 13 passengers in an executive layout (with higher maximums possible), and delivers the longest range of the three, approximately 3,900 nautical miles, making it best suited for long nonstop trips.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Dual-Channel |
| Model | CT7-2F1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |