Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter optimized for point-to-point access into constrained sites; it typically carries around 12–16 passengers depending on configuration, with a range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental missions, generally seating about 10–19 passengers, with published range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and shorter or semi‑prepared runways; it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts, with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑operators, typically seating 1 pilot plus about 4–5 passengers, with range roughly around 1,400–1,500 nautical miles. In practical terms, the G700 dominates range and cabin volume, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with access, the M600 SLS prioritizes simplicity and operating economy, and the Bell 525 trades cruise speed for vertical access and mission flexibility.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | G700 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7500 | 2076 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 6680 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | — | Yes | No |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | 260 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | 3435 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 109.9 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.25 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 56.9 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 25.4 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 90 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |