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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are rotorcraft, optimized for point-to-point access and landing flexibility, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility airplane, and the Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet focused on fast intercity travel. In passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E typically carries about 13 passengers in executive seating, the Grand Caravan EX is commonly configured for roughly 9–14 passengers (up to about 14 in commuter layouts), the Bell 525 is usually arranged for about 10–16 depending on mission cabin fit, and the MD 902 is smaller, typically around 6–8 seats. For range, the Legacy 650E leads by a wide margin at roughly 3,900 nautical miles, enabling true transcontinental and some intercontinental missions. The Grand Caravan EX is midrange at about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Bell 525 is generally in the ~500–600 nautical mile class, and the MD 902 is shorter-range, typically a few hundred nautical miles, reflecting its lighter, shorter-haul role.

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