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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are medium-class twin‑engine helicopters, typically used for offshore, EMS, and corporate shuttle missions. Both trade speed and range against the ability to land vertically; in general terms, their practical ranges are in the few-hundred–nautical‑mile class, and passenger capacity commonly falls around the low‑ to mid‑teens depending on cabin layout. The AW189 is often configured to carry slightly more passengers in utility/offshore layouts, while the Bell 525 targets a higher-speed, longer‑range “super‑medium” profile for VIP and offshore roles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for rugged, short-field operations. It generally offers longer range than the helicopters and carries roughly 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration, but requires a runway or prepared strip. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet aimed at fast regional travel. It typically has the greatest cruise speed and range of the four (about the 1,000+ nautical mile class) with executive seating commonly around 6 to 10, prioritizing speed and comfort over maximum headcount.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats18216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806512076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats16196
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats18216
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040005000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5857.852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1816.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90