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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.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2411
Total Seats181666
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPilatusPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700PC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580750020761406
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667566802200
Standard Cabin Seats161264
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516440274
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
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats181665
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats161264
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition50003600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Thrust (lbs)182503435
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.58109.952.229.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.25.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.255.14
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.92312.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.417.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10355.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1959020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165