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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are both medium-class twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore and corporate/VIP missions, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for rugged regional transport, and the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. In range, the Gulfstream G700 is in a different league, capable of roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop long‑haul city pairs. The Cessna 208B typically offers about 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, suiting short to mid regional legs. The Bell 525 and AW189 generally operate in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class; the AW189 is commonly around 450 nautical miles, while the Bell 525 is often cited in a similar or somewhat higher bracket (mission dependent). Passenger capacity also differs by role: the G700 typically carries around 13–19 passengers in executive layouts; the Grand Caravan EX commonly seats up to about 9–14 depending on configuration. The AW189 typically seats about 16–19, and the Bell 525 is often configured around 16–20 in high‑density layouts, or fewer for VIP.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats181621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807500651
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 15.57
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats181621
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition4000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.957.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395