Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly-by-wire twin‑engine helicopter aimed at VIP and offshore missions. Compared with the jets, it typically offers the shortest range and cruise speed, but it can carry a similar “executive cabin” load (often up to around a dozen passengers depending on configuration) and, crucially, provides vertical takeoff/landing access to rooftops, helipads, and remote sites where runways are unavailable. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet. It generally delivers the greatest range of the three and the most spacious cabin experience for longer nonstop trips, with seating commonly arranged for roughly 13 passengers (and higher maximums in denser layouts). The Pilatus PC‑24 sits in the light/midsize “super versatile” jet category. Its range is typically shorter than the Legacy 650E but longer than the helicopter, and it usually seats fewer passengers (often about 8–10 in executive layouts). Its standout advantage is runway flexibility, including the ability to operate from shorter, less improved airstrips than most business jets.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 90 |