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Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Bell 525 Relentless and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are medium-class twin‑engine helicopters, the Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter, and the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing business aircraft. In passenger capacity, the Bell 525 is typically configured for around 16–19 occupants, the MD 902 commonly seats about 8–10, the Enstrom 480B typically carries 4–5, and the Avanti EVO generally seats about 7–9 in an executive layout. For range, the Avanti EVO usually leads, commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration, reflecting fixed‑wing efficiency. The Bell 525 is generally next, roughly on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, followed by the MD 902 around 450–550 nautical miles, while the Enstrom 480B is typically shorter, roughly 300–400 nautical miles. Overall, the Avanti EVO is best suited to longer intercity trips, the Bell 525 to higher‑capacity rotary missions, the MD 902 to versatile utility and EMS-style operations with good speed and cabin access, and the Enstrom 480B to lower‑cost, shorter‑range transport and training.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats188
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggio
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801530
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66753775
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats188
Max Cabin Seats167
Standard Cabin Seats166
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003600
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2