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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, EMS, and executive missions. Compared with the jets, it trades speed and altitude for point‑to‑point access and vertical landing; its range is roughly in the high‑hundreds of nautical miles (about 500–1,000 nm depending on payload), and it typically carries around 12–16 passengers in an executive layout. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental flying. It offers about 7,700 nm of range and usually carries 14–19 passengers (with certified maximums higher), emphasizing cabin volume and long‑haul comfort. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough fields and regional hops. Its range is roughly 900–1,200 nm, and it commonly seats up to 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and regulatory limits. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet for medium‑range city pairs. It typically offers about 2,000–2,100 nm of range and seats around 8–12 passengers.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181410
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077001906
Max Cabin Seats16199
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats16128
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$15,500,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats181410
Max Cabin Seats16199
Standard Cabin Seats16128
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)189204119
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811152.5
Cabin Width (ft)7.5885.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.7
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.518.5
Overall Height (ft)18.182717.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)10456.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10