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Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine fixed‑wing business jet, so they fit different mission categories. The Bell 525 targets offshore, corporate, and utility transport with longer helicopter legs; it is commonly cited around a roughly 560 nautical mile range and typically accommodates about 16 passengers depending on layout. The MD 902 is a lighter utility/corporate helicopter with a shorter typical range, often around 300–350 nautical miles, and usually carries about 8–10 occupants including crew, again depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is aimed at business and air ambulance roles and, as a jet, offers far greater point‑to‑point reach and speed; it is commonly listed around 2,000 nautical miles of range with a typical executive seating of about 8–10 passengers (higher in commuter-style layouts). Overall, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access, while the PC‑24 trades landing flexibility for much longer range.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5802076
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66756680
Standard Cabin Seats166
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats186
Max Cabin Seats1610
Standard Cabin Seats166
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-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.523
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
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