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Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are both twin‑engine helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing business jets. In category terms, the Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” business helicopter aimed at fast point‑to‑point regional travel, whereas the S‑92 is a larger, heavier helicopter commonly used for offshore transport and utility/VIP missions. The Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental capability, while the PC‑24 is a versatile “super versatile jet” optimized for shorter runways and mixed regional missions rather than maximum range. On range, the Legacy 650E is the clear leader at roughly 3,900 nautical miles class, far exceeding the PC‑24’s roughly 2,000 nautical miles class. The helicopters typically offer substantially shorter ranges, generally in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on fuel and payload; the S‑92 is usually longer‑legged than the 525 in many operational configurations. On passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E typically seats around 13 in executive layout, the PC‑24 commonly seats about 8–10, the Bell 525 is often configured for roughly 12–16, and the S‑92 can carry around 19 passengers (and more in high‑density layouts).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076439
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667566807417
Standard Cabin Seats16619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats18621
Max Cabin Seats161019
Standard Cabin Seats16619
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
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower1800—2520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641—760
Flat Rating—ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.5852.2—
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6—
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1—
Cabin Length (ft)15.523—
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128—140
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—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——775