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Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing turboprops and a light business jet, respectively. In range, the PC‑24 typically leads this group, offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, making it best suited to longer point‑to‑point missions. The Avanti EVO generally sits behind it at about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, optimized for efficient regional trips. The Bell 525 is a long‑range helicopter, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles, while the larger S‑92 is in a similar band, often roughly 500–600 nautical miles, with offshore configurations affecting endurance. For passenger capacity, the Avanti EVO is usually arranged for about 7–9 passengers, and the PC‑24 commonly seats about 6–10 in executive layouts (more in commuter/utility configurations). The Bell 525 typically carries around 12–16, and the S‑92 is the people‑mover of the group, often configured for roughly 19 passengers (or more seats in high‑density layouts).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats188621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggioPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVOPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58015302076439
Max Cabin Seats1671019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6675377566807417
Standard Cabin Seats166619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats188621
Max Cabin Seats1671019
Standard Cabin Seats166619
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000360050004000
Horsepower18008502520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.923
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.117.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128140
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775