Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically configured for about 6 to 9 passengers, valued for short‑field flexibility and regional missions; its endurance-focused “ER” variant provides long legs for a turboprop, but it remains a short‑to‑mid range platform compared with jets. The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly‑by‑wire, super‑medium helicopter; depending on interior, it generally carries roughly 12 to 16 passengers and offers a mid‑range helicopter radius suitable for offshore, corporate, or shuttle missions where vertical lift matters more than speed. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically seating 8 to 19 passengers (often 10 to 16 in corporate layouts) and delivering the longest range of the group. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑light/midsize business jet, commonly seating about 7 to 9 passengers, optimized for efficient short‑to‑medium range trips with higher cruise speeds than the King Air and far less range than the Global 7500.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1906 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25230 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PW545C |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 4119 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 52.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 17.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 80 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 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 |