Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bell 525 Relentless is a modern medium helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore missions, offering moderate range and typically carrying around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger, heavy twin helicopter optimized for offshore transport and search-and-rescue, generally seating about 19 passengers in typical oil-and-gas configurations and providing a similar or somewhat longer practical range than the 525, especially with auxiliary tanks and mission-specific fit. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane focused on short to medium regional legs, rugged operations, and cargo flexibility; it commonly carries up to about 9–14 passengers (often 9 in commuter configurations) and can fly farther than many helicopters, though speed and altitude capability differ from jets. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, operating in a different class entirely: it carries roughly 12–19 passengers in typical executive layouts and has intercontinental range on the order of about 7,000+ nautical miles, far exceeding the helicopters and the Caravan.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7500 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | — | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 760 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 109.9 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 140 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |