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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine rotorcraft (helicopter) optimized for point‑to‑point access to places without runways. It typically carries around 16 passengers in an offshore-style layout (or fewer in VIP configurations) and has a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on reserves, payload, and conditions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane focused on short/rough-field operations and high payload flexibility; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers in commuter layouts, and its range is generally in the neighborhood of about 900–1,000 nautical miles, varying with load and fuel. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet designed for fast, high‑altitude travel between major airports; it usually accommodates about 13 passengers in a typical executive cabin (with higher maximum certified seating), and its range is approximately 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. Overall, the 525 prioritizes access and vertical lift, the Caravan prioritizes rugged versatility and efficiency, and the Legacy 650E prioritizes speed, comfort, and long nonstop legs.

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