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Bell 525 Relentless vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing airplanes, so their capabilities differ sharply. The Gulfstream G700 is a large, ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering the longest range of the group (roughly 7,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest typical passenger capacity, often arranged for about a dozen or more in a spacious cabin. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots; it has medium range (around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles) and typically carries up to six occupants. The Bell 525 is a long‑range, fly‑by‑wire super‑medium helicopter suited to offshore and corporate missions; it generally carries around 10–16 passengers with range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (commonly ~500+ depending on payload and reserves). The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter for shorter regional hops, typically seating five (including the pilot) with range in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit232
Min Crew241
Total Seats18166
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerBellGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessG700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58075001406
Max Cabin Seats1619—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675—2200
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm——$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat——$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost——$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats18165
Max Cabin Seats1619—
Standard Cabin Seats16124
Crew Rest—Optional—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Lavatory——No
Cabin Pressure (psi)——5.6
Galley / Refreshment——Refreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
FADECDual-Channel—No
ModelCT7-2F1Pearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition3600
Horsepower1800—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641—260
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
Flat Rating——ISA + 55
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.58109.929.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.588.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.254
Cabin Length (ft)15.556.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1825.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128——
Wingspan (ft)—10343.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—19520
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——165