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Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and the Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 are both large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, corporate/VIP missions, and utility work, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel and operation into shorter or less‑developed runways. In range terms, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest trip capability by a wide margin, typically around 2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, reflecting jet efficiency at cruise. The Bell 525 and AW189 are broadly comparable long‑range helicopters, commonly quoted in the roughly 450–500+ nautical mile class depending on payload, fuel, and mission profile; real‑world ranges vary significantly with hover, winds, and reserves. For passenger capacity, the AW189 is usually marketed around 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating, and the Bell 525 is commonly cited around 16–20 depending on layout. The PC‑24 typically seats about 6–10 passengers in executive configurations, with higher maximum seating possible in commuter-style layouts but less common in business use.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats18216
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerBellLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5806512076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675—6680
Standard Cabin Seats16196
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$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
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats18216
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats16196
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)400040005000
Horsepower18001983—
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641——
Flat Rating——ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77——
Length (ft)61.5857.852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.58—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.5—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.5—23
Overall Height (ft)18.1816.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.548—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12885—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395—
Wingspan (ft)——55.8
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90