Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport. It typically offers the shortest range of this group at roughly 500–600 nautical miles, but it stands out for vertical takeoff/landing flexibility and an executive or utility cabin generally seating about 8–12 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, unimproved strips. It commonly ranges about 900–1,000 nautical miles and is usually configured for around 9–14 passengers depending on layout and weight limits. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop, pressurized, high‑speed business aircraft. It generally provides about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 6–9 passengers, emphasizing speed and cabin comfort. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft. It offers roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 4–6 passengers, prioritizing owner‑pilot capability and efficiency.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 1530 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 603 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | No |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 850 | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |