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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggioPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58015301406
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667537752200
Standard Cabin Seats1664
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400274
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
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1885
Max Cabin Seats167
Standard Cabin Seats1664
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036003600
Horsepower1800850600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.329.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.84
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165