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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop airplane and the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet. In category and mission, the 525 targets offshore/utility and executive transport with modern fly‑by‑wire rotorcraft capability; the 480B is a lighter piston helicopter aimed at shorter, lower‑cost missions such as training, patrol, and local utility. The Grand Caravan EX is a rugged regional workhorse for scheduled feeder, cargo, and remote-strip operations. The G700 is a top‑tier intercontinental corporate jet focused on speed, altitude, and cabin comfort. For range, the G700 is by far the leader at roughly 7,500 nautical miles class, enabling nonstop intercontinental legs. The Grand Caravan EX typically operates around the 900–1,200 nautical mile class depending on load and reserves. The Bell 525 is generally in the mid‑range helicopter bracket around the 500–700 nautical mile class, while the Enstrom 480B is shorter-range, commonly a few hundred nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the G700 typically seats about 13–19. The Grand Caravan EX commonly carries up to 9–14. The Bell 525 is generally around 12–16, and the Enstrom 480B is typically 4–5.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
Min Crew24
Total Seats1816
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5807500
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats1816
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1612
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-Channel
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195