Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions. It typically carries about 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts and has roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range, prioritizing vertical access over speed and long legs. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers and offers about a 900–1,000 nautical mile class range, trading speed for simplicity and payload flexibility. The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, generally accommodating about 13–19 passengers in luxury layouts and spanning roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, built for intercontinental nonstop travel at high cruise speeds. The Pilatus PC‑24 sits in the “super versatile” light jet category, typically configured for about 6–10 passengers and offering about a 2,000 nautical mile class range, distinguished by its ability to use shorter runways than most jets while delivering jet performance.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7500 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | — | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 23 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |