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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet. In range, the PC‑24 generally leads among these, designed for longer point‑to‑point trips typical of business aviation; the Grand Caravan EX offers moderate range optimized for regional utility and short/rough-field operations; the Bell 525 provides helicopter-range suitable for intercity or offshore-style missions; and the larger S‑92 is commonly configured for extended helicopter missions with range varying significantly by payload and mission equipment. Passenger capacity differs by role: the PC‑24 typically carries around 6–10 passengers in executive seating; the Grand Caravan EX commonly seats about 9–14 in commuter configurations; the Bell 525 is usually arranged for roughly 12–16 passengers; and the S‑92 is often configured around 19 passengers, with higher-capacity layouts possible depending on certification and interior. Overall, PC‑24 prioritizes speed and runway-to-runway mobility, the Grand Caravan EX emphasizes utility access, and the helicopters trade speed for vertical lift and mission flexibility.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076439
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667566807417
Standard Cabin Seats16619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Max Cabin Seats161019
Standard Cabin Seats16619
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-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.1817.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
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
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775