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Bell 525 Relentless vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at executive and utility missions, while the Enstrom 480B is a smaller single‑engine helicopter oriented toward lighter transport and training; the Pilatus PC‑24 is a fixed‑wing twin‑jet designed for business aviation and regional airlift. In range, the PC‑24 generally leads by a wide margin thanks to jet efficiency and higher cruise altitudes, typically flying well over 1,000 nautical miles. Among the rotorcraft, the Bell 525 is designed for longer legs than the lighter Enstrom 480B and is broadly competitive with or ahead of the MD 902 depending on configuration and reserves, with helicopter ranges commonly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class. For passenger capacity, the PC‑24 typically carries around 6 to 10 passengers in a business layout. The Bell 525 is the largest of the helicopters here, commonly configured for roughly 10 to 16 occupants depending on interior and mission. The MD 902 usually seats about 7 to 8, and the Enstrom 480B typically carries about 4 to 5.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440
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
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats166
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 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)18.1817.4
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