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.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Dual-Channel |
| Model | CT7-2F1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |