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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, optimized for short and unimproved fields. It offers roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range depending on payload and typically seats about 6–9 passengers in corporate layouts. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly‑by‑wire civil helicopter suited to offshore and executive missions. Its range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles, with typical passenger capacity around 12–16 depending on configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at efficient point‑to‑point travel between regional and major airports. It delivers about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and generally accommodates 8–9 passengers in standard executive seating. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet at the top end of the market. It is designed for intercontinental missions with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically carries 13–19 passengers, with maximum certified seating higher depending on layout.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58019067500
Max Cabin Seats16919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Max Cabin Seats16919
Standard Cabin Seats16812
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
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
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