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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel. It offers the longest range of the four at roughly 1,500 nautical miles and typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers depending on interior and mission configuration. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly‑by‑wire twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and high‑utilization transport. Its range is generally in the 500 to 600 nautical mile class (mission dependent), with seating commonly around 16 passengers in typical layouts. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on utility, training, and personal/agency missions. It has the shortest range here at roughly 250 to 300 nautical miles and usually carries 4 to 5 occupants including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is also a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, widely used for private, training, and light utility work. Its range is typically around 300 to 350 nautical miles, and it generally seats up to 5 occupants including the pilot.

SpecBell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBell
Aircraft Name525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats16
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Max Cabin Seats16
Standard Cabin Seats16
Engine
FADECDual-Channel
ModelCT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2
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