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Bell 525 Relentless vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Leonardo AW189 are both super‑medium, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, corporate, and SAR-style missions, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet and the Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter primarily for private, utility, and training use. In range terms, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest reach at roughly 2,000 nautical miles class, suitable for true point‑to‑point regional jet travel. The Bell 525 and AW189 sit in a similar long‑range helicopter bracket, typically around the 450–500+ nautical mile class depending on configuration, with the 525 often marketed toward the higher end of that band. The R66 is notably shorter‑legged, commonly around the 300 nautical mile class. Passenger capacity also separates them: the PC‑24 typically seats about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts, the Bell 525 and AW189 commonly carry around 12–16 passengers (with higher-density options possible), and the R66 usually carries a pilot plus up to four passengers.

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)66756680
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
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional 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 RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5857.852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
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