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Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Robinson R66 is a lighter single‑engine helicopter; the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine fixed‑wing business jet, so it competes in a different category focused on speed and long-distance travel. In range, the PC‑24 generally leads by a wide margin, designed for cross‑country and international legs, whereas the Bell 525 is typically next, offering long helicopter-range capability for offshore, corporate, or utility missions. The MD 902 usually provides a moderate range suited to EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle work, and the R66 tends to have the shortest range among these, optimized for shorter missions and lower operating costs. For passenger capacity, the Bell 525 is the largest here, commonly configured for roughly a dozen-plus occupants depending on layout. The MD 902 generally carries a mid‑single‑digit to around eight passengers. The PC‑24 typically seats around 6–10 passengers in executive configurations. The R66 usually accommodates about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

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