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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats1821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardo
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580651
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675
Standard Cabin Seats1619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155
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
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats1821
Max Cabin Seats1619
Standard Cabin Seats1619
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower18001983
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5857.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.58
Cabin Height (ft)4.5
Cabin Length (ft)15.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1816.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395