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

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport. It typically carries around a dozen-plus passengers depending on layout and offers a practical range on the order of the mid‑400 nautical miles (with reserves), emphasizing point-to-point access over speed. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short/rough fields; it commonly seats up to 14 passengers and has a longer regional range, roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles, trading cruise speed for simplicity and payload flexibility. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, usually configured for about 13–19 passengers, with intercontinental range around 7,000–7,500 nautical miles, prioritizing high speed and luxury. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft: faster than typical turboprops, generally seating about 6–9 passengers, with a midrange capability around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, positioned between the Caravan’s utility role and the G700’s ultra‑long‑range mission.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats18168
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075001530
Max Cabin Seats16197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66753775
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18168
Max Cabin Seats16197
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition3600
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)18250
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.947.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.914.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.413.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5