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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop business/utility aircraft suited to short and unimproved runways, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with an extended range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly‑by‑wire super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions, generally seating roughly 12–16 passengers with a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter primarily used for training, patrol, and utility work, usually carrying 4–5 people with a typical range around 300–400 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for high-speed intercontinental travel, commonly configured for about 13–19 passengers (and certified for more), with a range roughly 7,000–7,750 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 dominates range and cabin volume, the King Air 360ER balances efficiency and access to smaller airports, while the Bell 525 and Enstrom 480B trade range for vertical-lift flexibility and point-to-point access.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
Min Crew24
Total Seats1816
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5807500
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats1816
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-Channel
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195