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

The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine, fly‑by‑wire helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and emergency missions; it typically carries around 16 passengers and offers a range on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical takeoff, point‑to‑point access, and hover capability. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane designed for rugged short‑field regional flying; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers (high‑density commuter layouts can be higher) and delivers roughly 900–1,100 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves, prioritizing simplicity and cost‑effective operations over jet‑level speed. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel; it typically carries 10–19 passengers in executive configurations and can fly approximately 7,500 nautical miles, emphasizing high cruise speed, altitude capability, and premium cabin comfort. In short, the Bell 525 excels where airports are unavailable, the Grand Caravan EX serves practical short‑haul transport, and the G700 dominates long‑distance, high‑end business travel.

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