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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft, typically operated for short to medium missions with strong short‑runway capability. Its range is roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on load, and it generally carries about 6–9 passengers in typical executive configurations. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly‑by‑wire helicopter aimed at offshore and executive transport; its practical range is about 500–700 nautical miles, with seating commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on layout and fuel reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet optimized for regional and transcontinental trips; it offers about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and usually seats 7–9 passengers in a corporate cabin. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental flying; it can reach roughly 6,400 nautical miles and typically accommodates about 12–16 passengers, with the largest cabins arranged for fewer passengers plus dedicated lounge or crew-rest areas.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181017
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019066450
Max Cabin Seats16916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675754036900
Standard Cabin Seats16814
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew222
Total Seats181017
Max Cabin Seats16916
Standard Cabin Seats16814
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On-Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)41196722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.580.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.542.7
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.226.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.386.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695