Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls
The Bell 525 Relentless is a twin‑engine helicopter in the super‑medium category, built for vertical access to offshore platforms, city centers, and remote sites. It typically carries about 16 passengers in an airline‑style layout (fewer in VIP configurations) and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range depending on payload and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It commonly seats around 14–19 passengers (with certified maxima higher depending on layout) and is known for a range on the order of about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or London–Singapore under favorable conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for shorter to medium missions and frequent regional legs. It typically accommodates about 8–9 passengers in a standard executive cabin and has an approximate range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, making it well suited to U.S. transcontinental segments with a stop or many intra‑regional flights.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1906 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 5.34 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 2,303 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25230 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PW545C |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 4119 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 52.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 17.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 80 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 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 |