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Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing business jets. The Bell 525 sits in the “super‑medium” helicopter class, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in an executive layout, with roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The AW189 is a larger “super‑medium” helicopter, commonly set up for about 12–16 passengers in VIP use (higher in offshore transport), with a similar ballpark range around 450–550 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatile operations, usually seating about 6–10 passengers, with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin jet aimed at intercontinental missions, typically accommodating around 13–19 passengers (higher density possible) and offering about 7,000+ nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs far beyond the reach of the helicopters and the PC‑24.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2411
Total Seats1816216
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075006512076
Max Cabin Seats16191910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675——6680
Standard Cabin Seats1612196
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm——$ 15.57$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat——$ 0.74$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost——$ 2,413$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats1816216
Max Cabin Seats16191910
Standard Cabin Seats1612196
Crew Rest—Optional—No
Jump Seat—Yes—No
Galley Location—FWD—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—FWD
Lavatory———1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo Door———Yes
Cabin Pressure (psi)———9.3
Galley / Refreshment———Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———23500
Engine
FADECDual-Channel—YesYes
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel—
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition40005000
Horsepower1800—1983—
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Thrust (lbs)—18250—3435
Flat Rating———ISA + 23
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.58109.957.852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.2—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.9—23
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.416.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128—85—
Wingspan (ft)—103—55.8
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195—90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——395—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———17