Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189
The Embraer Legacy 650E is the only fixed‑wing aircraft in this set, placing it in the large‑cabin business jet category. It offers the longest range by a wide margin, typically flying intercontinental missions, and it generally seats the most in comfort, most often around 13 passengers in executive configuration. The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are medium/“super‑medium” class helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate shuttle, and utility roles; both provide long helicopter range for their class, but far less than the jet, and they typically carry roughly the mid‑teens to high‑teens depending on layout, with the AW189 commonly configured for more seats than the 525 in transport roles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on training, patrol, and personal/utility missions; it has the shortest range here and the smallest cabin, typically carrying about 4–5 occupants. Overall, choose the Legacy 650E for speed, altitude, and maximum range; the Bell 525 or AW189 for longer‑leg helicopter transport with higher passenger counts; and the Enstrom 480B for short‑range, small‑group, lower‑complexity helicopter missions.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 651 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 57.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 85 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 |