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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075002076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
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
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)182503435
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.952.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17