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Bell 525 Relentless vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a fixed‑wing business jet, so their missions differ. The Bell 525 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and high‑utilization transport, typically offering the greatest cabin volume and the highest passenger capacity of the three (often configured around a dozen-plus seats depending on layout). Its range is generally in the several-hundred–nautical-mile class, with endurance optimized for vertical access and point-to-point flexibility rather than long cruise legs. The Robinson R66 is a smaller, single‑engine light helicopter designed for utility and private travel, carrying up to five people including the pilot, with a shorter range than the Bell 525 and generally suited to regional trips. The Pilatus PC-24, as a light jet, delivers by far the longest range and fastest cruise, commonly carrying about six to ten passengers depending on configuration, and is best for longer city-pair travel from short or unimproved runways where jets can operate, but without helicopter-style vertical landing capability.

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