Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters aimed at offshore, search-and-rescue, and high-end transport. The H225 is a heavy helicopter with typically around 19 passengers in a high-density layout and a practical range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on mission fit. The Bell 525 is a “super-medium” helicopter, generally configured for about 16–20 passengers, with a similar offshore-oriented range commonly quoted around the 500-nautical-mile class. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light-to-midsize business jet rather than a helicopter, optimized for fast point-to-point travel. It typically carries about 7–9 passengers and offers significantly longer range than the helicopters, roughly around 1,900–2,100 nautical miles, depending on payload and conditions. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller single-engine helicopter used for utility, patrol, and training roles. It carries about 4–5 occupants and has a far shorter range, commonly in the ~200–300 nautical mile range, varying with reserves and configuration.