Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter suited to vertical-lift missions (offshore, corporate point-to-point where runways aren’t available). Its range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers depending on interior fit. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and commonly seating around 14–19 passengers in executive layouts. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet optimized for shorter runway access and regional-to-continental missions, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 8–9 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop aircraft positioned between light jets and larger turboprops, generally offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range with seating typically around 6–9 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates on range and cabin size, the XLS+ targets efficient midrange business travel, the Avanti EVO emphasizes turboprop efficiency and speed, and the Bell 525 trades runway independence for shorter range.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | Global 7500 | XLS+ | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 7700 | 1906 | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | — | 7540 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 516 | 430 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 25230 | 24000 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | Passport | PW545C | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 4119 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 111 | 52.5 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 8 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 54.5 | 18.5 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 27 | 17.2 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | — | 80 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 56.3 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 14.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 10 | 35.2 |