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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions. In category terms they trade speed and cruise altitude for vertical access; typical practical ranges are in the roughly 500–700 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. Passenger capacity is generally high for rotorcraft: the H225 is commonly configured around 16–19 passengers, while the Bell 525 is typically around 16. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for short‑to‑medium trips with strong runway flexibility. It offers substantially higher cruise speed than either helicopter and a typical range around 1,900–2,100 nautical miles, with seating commonly for about 7–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental missions. It sits at the top of this group for range and cabin volume, with published range around 7,500 nautical miles and typical seating around 13–19 passengers, with high‑density layouts possible.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21181016
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45458019067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats2816919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966757540
Standard Cabin Seats1916812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21181016
Max Cabin Seats2816919
Standard Cabin Seats1916812
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040005000On Condition
Horsepower21001800
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5852.5109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1817.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.556.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195