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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane aimed at efficient regional and remote operations, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, with an extended range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter, prioritizing point‑to‑point access and vertical lift; it generally seats around 12–16 (high‑density) or fewer in VIP configurations, with a range around roughly 500–700 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large business jet, optimized for comfortable cabin volume and intercity/international missions, usually configured for about 13 passengers, with range around roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/medium business jet designed for versatility and shorter or less‑prepared runways, commonly carrying about 6–10 passengers, with range typically around roughly 2,000 nautical miles. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin comfort, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with runway flexibility, the King Air 360ER emphasizes efficient turboprop utility, and the Bell 525 trades range and speed for vertical access.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440
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
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats166
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.4
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