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

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, modern twin‑engine helicopter aimed at corporate and offshore missions. Compared with the Robinson R66, a light single‑engine helicopter, the 525 sits in a higher category with substantially greater range capability and a much larger cabin, typically accommodating far more passengers and baggage. The R66 is optimized for lower operating cost and simplicity, usually carrying a small group (pilot plus a few passengers) with shorter practical range. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop airplane rather than a helicopter, so it occupies a different category focused on utility transport. It generally offers the greatest passenger capacity of the three in standard commuter configurations and typically delivers strong range for regional haulage, but it requires runways or prepared strips rather than vertical takeoff and landing. In summary, the Bell 525 leads among the helicopters for passenger capacity and range, the Grand Caravan EX is the utility hauler with high seat count and efficient point‑to‑point range, and the R66 is the smaller, shorter‑range rotorcraft option for light transport.

SpecBell 525 Relentless
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBell
Aircraft Name525 Relentless
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats16
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats18
Max Cabin Seats16
Standard Cabin Seats16
Engine
FADECDual-Channel
ModelCT7-2F1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Overall Height (ft)18.18
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128