Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and SAR-style missions. It typically carries around 16 passengers in a high-density configuration, but its range is generally shorter than the jets here, on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, unimproved strips and rugged logistics. It commonly seats about 9–14 passengers, and its range is usually around 900–1,000 nautical miles, varying with payload. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet built for long-haul comfort. It typically seats 13 passengers (up to about 19), and offers intercontinental-style range of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed to combine jet speed with short/rough-field access. It generally seats about 6–8 passengers (up to around 10), with range roughly 2,000 nautical miles.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 |