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Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are both twin‑engine, medium class helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions; they trade higher operating flexibility (vertical access) for generally shorter trip legs than fixed‑wing aircraft. In broad terms, the Bell 525 is typically positioned with a slightly longer range than the AW189 depending on fit and reserves, while both commonly seat around the mid‑teens in high‑density layouts and fewer in VIP configurations. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient, relatively fast regional travel. It generally offers longer range than either helicopter and typically carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive cabin. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet “super versatile” light business jet designed for longer point‑to‑point missions and rough/short runway capability. It generally has the longest range of the four and commonly seats about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts, with higher maximum seating possible in commuter-style configurations.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats182186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAW189Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58065115302076
Max Cabin Seats1619710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667537756680
Standard Cabin Seats161966
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats182186
Max Cabin Seats1619710
Standard Cabin Seats161966
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1CT7-2E1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400036005000
Horsepower18001983850
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5857.847.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1816.613.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17