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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing airplanes, so their range and capacity reflect different missions. The Bell 525 is a large, modern twin‑engine helicopter aimed at corporate/utility and offshore roles; it typically carries around a dozen-plus passengers in a high‑density layout and offers medium-to-long helicopter range (roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter best for private, training, and light utility work; it usually seats 4–5 total including the pilot and has shorter range (roughly 300–350 nautical miles). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged strips and cargo/passenger hauling; it commonly carries up to about 9 passengers and offers solid regional range (around 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on load). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet for business travel; it typically seats 6–10 and provides the longest range here, roughly 1,900–2,000 nautical miles.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats166
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90