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Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly-by-wire twin-engine helicopter in the super‑medium class, aimed at offshore and corporate missions. It offers the longest range of the helicopters here (roughly in the 500–600 nm class, mission dependent) and typically carries about 16 passengers in high-density seating, or fewer in executive layouts. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter; its range is generally shorter (about 300–350 nm), and typical passenger capacity is around 7–8 total seats (including pilot[s]), depending on configuration. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft rather than a helicopter; it operates in the light business aircraft category, with substantially longer range (often around 1,400–1,800 nm) and typically seats 6–7 passengers in a corporate cabin (plus pilots). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter designed for private and utility flying; it has the shortest range of the group (commonly about 300 nm) and usually carries 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats188
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggio
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801530
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66753775
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats188
Max Cabin Seats167
Standard Cabin Seats166
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003600
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2