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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are helicopters, optimized for vertical lift, short-hop utility, and access to confined sites; their practical range is typically shorter than fixed‑wing aircraft, and passenger capacity is generally in the single digits to low teens depending on seating and mission fit. The Bell 525 is the larger, higher-performance of the two, usually offering more range and cabin volume than the 902 Explorer, which is commonly configured for fewer passengers and shorter missions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at rugged, economical regional transport; it generally carries more passengers than most light utility helicopters and offers longer point‑to‑point range than rotorcraft while still operating from short, unimproved strips. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet in a different class entirely, designed for intercontinental travel with the greatest range of the group and a cabin tailored for fewer passengers than an airliner but typically comparable to, or slightly above, larger helicopters in headcount, with far greater speed and endurance.

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