Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are large, long-range twin‑engine helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing business jets. In category terms, the 525 is a super‑medium class helicopter optimized for offshore and executive transport, and the AW189 is a heavy/large‑cabin helicopter commonly configured for offshore, SAR, and VIP missions. The Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, whereas the PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including operations from shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets. On range, the Legacy 650E is the longest‑leg aircraft here at roughly 3,900 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions. The PC‑24 is shorter‑range at about 2,000 nautical miles. The helicopters are markedly shorter‑range than the jets: the Bell 525 is roughly around the 500–600 nautical mile class, and the AW189 is typically in the 450–500 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E commonly seats about 13 in executive layout. The PC‑24 typically carries 6–10 passengers. Both helicopters can be configured for around 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating, or fewer in VIP layouts.