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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, valued for short/rough-field flexibility. It offers long endurance for its class (roughly up to about 1,800–2,000 nm depending on payload and conditions) and typically carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter, aimed at fast point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t available. Its range is shorter than fixed‑wing business aircraft (on the order of several hundred nautical miles, commonly around 500–600 nm) and it generally seats around 12–16, depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It leads this group in range (about 7,500 nm class) and passenger capability, commonly configured for roughly 10–19 passengers with multiple living zones. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, including operation from short and some unimproved runways. Its range is typically around 2,000 nm and it generally carries about 6–10 passengers in corporate arrangements.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075002076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)182503435
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.952.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17