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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane optimized for regional missions: it typically carries about 6–9 passengers with an endurance-oriented range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore/utility and executive transport; it generally seats around 12–16 passengers and has a range roughly around 500–600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for about 10–19 passengers, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to law enforcement, EMS, and short-haul corporate roles; it typically carries about 6–8 passengers with a range roughly around 300–400 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 dominates long-haul speed and range, the King Air balances runway flexibility with substantial regional range, while the Bell 525 and MD 902 prioritize vertical access with shorter legs and mission versatility.

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