Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing turboprops. For passenger capacity, the 208B is the hauler, typically configured around 9–14 seats depending on interior and regulations, making it the most practical for airline-style or utility loads. The Bell 525 is aimed at executive/crew transport and offshore missions, commonly seating about 12–16, generally comparable to or higher than the Caravan in upscale layouts but with different cabin tradeoffs. The Enstrom 480B is much smaller, usually 5 seats including the pilot, geared toward personal, training, and light utility roles. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized personal/business single, typically 6 seats. For range, the fixed‑wing turboprops generally go farther per unit fuel than helicopters. The M600 SLS typically offers the longest range (roughly ~1,000+ nm), the 208B is often in the mid range (~900–1,000 nm), the Bell 525 is generally shorter (often ~500–700 nm class), and the Enstrom 480B is shorter still (roughly ~300–400 nm class), varying by payload, reserves, and configuration.