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Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing turboprops. In category and mission, the Bell 525 is a large, twin‑engine transport helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate operations, offering roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range and typically seating around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to short‑range utility and executive flying, with about a 300–350 nautical mile class range and usually 4–5 seats. Among the airplanes, the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑engine turboprop optimized for efficient business travel, with roughly a 1,500 nautical mile class range and commonly 6–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned for owner‑pilots and personal/business trips, with roughly a 1,000–1,400 nautical mile class range and typically 5–6 seats. Overall, Avanti EVO leads fixed‑wing range and speed, Bell 525 leads rotary‑wing capacity, and the R66 is the smallest and shortest‑range option.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellPiaggioPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessAvanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58015301406
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667537752200
Standard Cabin Seats1664
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats1885
Max Cabin Seats167
Standard Cabin Seats1664
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036003600
Horsepower1800850600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5847.329.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.84
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.912.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1813.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165