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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft suited to short and remote runways, offering long endurance for its class at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers (higher-density seating possible). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light/midsize business jet optimized for faster point‑to‑point travel, with a typical range around 1,800–2,100 nautical miles and a common cabin load of about 7–9 passengers. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and executive missions, generally spanning about 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload/reserves and commonly seating roughly 12–16 passengers in passenger-transport layouts. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter designed for roles like EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle, with a typical range around 300–400 nautical miles and seating commonly about 6–8. Overall, the Citation XLS+ leads in speed and jet comfort, the King Air 360ER balances range with runway flexibility, and the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access and near‑point landing.

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