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Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, so their missions and performance differ sharply. The Bell 525 is a large, long‑range super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport, typically carrying about 16 passengers in a high‑density layout and offering roughly 560 nautical miles of range. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller light turbine helicopter for short‑haul utility and personal use, generally seating 4–5 people with about 270–300 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, usually configured for around 13–19 passengers (with higher maximums possible) and capable of about 7,500 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/“super versatile” business jet optimized for shorter runways, typically seating 6–10 passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range. Overall, the G700 dominates range and cabin volume, the PC‑24 prioritizes access and flexibility, and the helicopters trade speed and range for point‑to‑point vertical access.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075002076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16126
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Thrust (lbs)182503435
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.952.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17