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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at efficient regional and special‑mission flying. It offers the longest range of this group at roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and typically carries 6–9 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a twin‑engine turboprop airplane, optimized for speed and cabin comfort; it generally carries about 6–7 passengers and has an approximate range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, usually less than the 360ER but competitive for business trips. The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter designed for higher‑end corporate and offshore missions; it typically seats around 12–16 people depending on configuration, with a range commonly around 500–600 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter best suited to short hops, training, utility, and personal transport; it typically carries 4–5 occupants and has a range around 300–350 nautical miles.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats188
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggio
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801530
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66753775
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats188
Max Cabin Seats167
Standard Cabin Seats166
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003600
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2