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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Embraer Legacy 650E are midsize and large-cabin business jets, respectively. In category and mission, the H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine rotorcraft optimized for offshore transport and utility work; the Bell 525 is a modern “super‑medium” twin aimed at corporate and offshore roles with higher cruise efficiency than older rotorcraft. For range, both helicopters are typically in the roughly 500–700 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, with the H225 often configured for longer offshore legs and the 525 targeting strong speed-range balance. Passenger capacity in offshore or shuttle layouts commonly runs about 16–19 for the H225 and around 16–20 for the 525. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet suited to shorter runways and frequent regional trips, typically around 2,100 nautical miles and seating commonly 7–9. The Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin jet, roughly 3,900 nautical miles, typically seating 13–14 with a much roomier cabin and higher baggage volume.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34
Min Crew222
Total Seats211810
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545801906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats28169
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966757540
Standard Cabin Seats19168
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211810
Max Cabin Seats28169
Standard Cabin Seats19168
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5852.5
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.7
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10