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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet. In range, the PC‑24 generally leads, commonly flown around 2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, making it the strongest option for longer point‑to‑point trips. The Bell 525 typically offers midrange helicopter reach (roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class), while the MD 902 is shorter‑legged (often around the 300–400 nautical mile class). The Grand Caravan EX usually sits between the helicopters and the jet, commonly around the 900–1,000 nautical mile class, varying with load and conditions. For passenger capacity, the Grand Caravan EX can carry the most in typical commuter configurations, often up to about 9–14 seats depending on layout. The Bell 525 is commonly arranged for about 12–16 passengers, the MD 902 typically around 6–8, and the PC‑24 generally seats about 6–10 in executive layouts.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats166
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-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
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