Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft in the light utility/commuter category, offering long endurance for its class with roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 6 to 9 passengers. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, modern twin‑engine helicopter aimed at executive and offshore missions; it generally carries about 12 to 16 passengers, with range on the order of 500 to 600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, designed for intercontinental-style missions, typically accommodating around 13 passengers (often up to 14), with about 3,900 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter widely used for offshore transport and VIP roles, commonly configured for about 12 to 19 passengers, with range typically around 500 to 600 nautical miles. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin size for jet travel, while the helicopters trade range for vertical-lift access, and the King Air 360ER sits between them as a versatile, runway-dependent turboprop.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 155 |
| 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 | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 140 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |