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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions, carrying roughly 16 passengers with a typical range in the ~500–600 nautical mile class. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter for utility and private travel, usually seating about 4–5 people with a much shorter range, roughly ~300 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane built for short‑haul cargo and commuter work, commonly configured for about 9–14 passengers and offering longer range than the helicopters, generally around ~900–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop personal/business airplane, seating typically 4–6 passengers, with range also around ~1,000 nautical miles, trading the Caravan’s volume and payload flexibility for higher speed and a more executive cabin. Overall, the 525 leads in helicopter capacity and capability, the Caravan in payload-oriented utility, the M600 in owner-flown business travel, and the R66 in economical light-helicopter access.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801406
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66752200
Standard Cabin Seats164
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats185
Max Cabin Seats16
Standard Cabin Seats164
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelNo
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5829.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.584.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54
Cabin Length (ft)15.512.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1811.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20