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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane aimed at efficient regional travel; it typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers long legs for its class, roughly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light business jet optimized for faster point‑to‑point trips; it generally seats 7 to 9 and usually provides a similar or somewhat longer practical range than the King Air, commonly around 1,700–2,100 nautical miles, again mission‑dependent. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter; it can be configured for higher passenger counts than the smaller rotorcraft here, often around 12 to 16, with range typically on the order of 500–700 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to shorter missions; it commonly carries about 4 passengers plus a pilot and has a shorter reach, roughly around 300–400 nautical miles.

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