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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane and the Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet. In range, the Legacy 650E is in a different class, typically capable of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, suited to intercontinental missions. The Grand Caravan EX is mid‑range for a turboprop, commonly around 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Bell 525 is a long‑range helicopter with approximately 500–600 nautical miles of range in typical planning, generally exceeding the Enstrom 480B, which is closer to about 300–400 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Legacy 650E usually seats about 13 passengers in executive configuration. The Grand Caravan EX typically carries up to 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations. The Bell 525 can be configured around 12–16 seats, often fewer in VIP layouts. The Enstrom 480B is much smaller, generally seating 4–5 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