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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bell 525 Relentless and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, optimized for vertical access and short-to-medium missions rather than intercity jet range. The Bell 525 is a modern, fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter typically configured around roughly 12–16 passengers depending on layout, with range on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles. The MD 902 is a lighter utility helicopter, commonly seating about 6–8 passengers, with a shorter range typically around 300–400 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for nonstop intercontinental travel, offering the greatest range and cabin capacity of the group: about 7,700 nautical miles and typically 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at regional and transcontinental missions, with a typical capacity around 8–9 passengers and range roughly 2,000–2,200 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and comfort, the XLS+ balances range with airport flexibility, and the 525 and 902 prioritize point-to-point access where runways aren’t available.

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