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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, modern twin‑engine helicopter in the super‑medium class, optimized for longer missions; among these four it generally offers the greatest range and the highest passenger capacity in a helicopter, commonly configured around the mid‑teens in seats. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine fixed‑wing turboprop utility aircraft; it typically carries up to about 9 passengers (more in special commuter layouts) and, compared with the helicopters here, usually provides the longest range and best efficiency for point‑to‑point travel. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at utility, EMS, and law‑enforcement roles; it carries fewer passengers than the 525 (often about 6–8) and typically has shorter range than the 525 and the Caravan. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, usually seating about 4–5 including the pilot, and it generally has the shortest range and lowest passenger capacity of the group, though it can be cost‑effective for shorter missions. Actual range and seating vary with configuration, payload, and reserves.

SpecBell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBell
Aircraft Name525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats16
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Max Cabin Seats16
Standard Cabin Seats16
Engine
FADECDual-Channel
ModelCT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Overall Height (ft)18.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128