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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew242
Total Seats181621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5807500439
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757417
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155
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
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats181621
Max Cabin Seats161919
Standard Cabin Seats161219
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition4000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1825.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775