Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, VIP, and utility missions, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing turboprops oriented toward regional transport and business travel. In range, the fixed‑wing aircraft generally go farther per trip: the Grand Caravan EX typically offers roughly 900–1,200 nm depending on payload and reserves, and the Avanti EVO commonly reaches about 1,500–1,700 nm. The helicopters trade cruise efficiency for vertical-lift access; the Bell 525 is typically around the 500–600 nm class, while the larger S‑92 is often about 480–550 nm, varying with configuration. For passenger capacity, the Grand Caravan EX is usually configured for up to 9–14 seats, the Avanti EVO commonly seats about 7–9 in executive layouts, the Bell 525 is generally around 16–20 passengers in transport configurations, and the S‑92 is the largest here, often carrying about 19 passengers offshore (and more in high‑density layouts).