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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/light business category, optimized for shorter fields and regional missions; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long endurance for a turboprop, on the order of roughly 1,500–2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, long‑range business helicopter, aimed at point‑to‑point access rather than runway performance; it commonly seats around 10–16, with practical range generally in the mid‑500s to ~700 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet, faster than the turboprop and suited to efficient short‑to‑medium trips; it usually seats 7–9 and has range around ~1,800–2,100 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, prioritizing comfort and baggage volume; it typically carries about 10–14 passengers and reaches roughly ~3,900–4,100 nautical miles, making it the clear range leader among these four.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1810
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna Citation
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801906
Max Cabin Seats169
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1810
Max Cabin Seats169
Standard Cabin Seats168
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
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.7
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
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