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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter aimed at point-to-point access and offshore/remote missions. It typically carries around 16 passengers in a high-density layout (fewer in executive interiors) and offers roughly a 500–560 nautical mile range depending on reserves and configuration. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It generally seats about 14–19 passengers (with higher certified maximums depending on layout) and delivers about 7,700 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong under favorable conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for efficient regional flying and short/medium sectors. It commonly seats 7–9 passengers in executive configuration and has an approximate 2,100 nautical mile range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with “rugged” capabilities, notable for operating from shorter and semi‑prepared runways. It typically seats 6–10 passengers and offers about a 2,000 nautical mile range, depending on payload and conditions.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1814106
Flight RulesIFR———
ManufacturerBellBombardierCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500XLS+PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580770019062076
Max Cabin Seats1619910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675—75406680
Standard Cabin Seats161286
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$15,500,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm—$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 3.71
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost—$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1814106
Max Cabin Seats1619910
Standard Cabin Seats161286
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—YesNoNo
Jump Seat—YesNoNo
Galley Location—FWDFWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTAFTFWD
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500——
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.39.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2523023500
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition50005000
Horsepower1800———
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—1892041193435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5811152.552.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.5885.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.25.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.518.523
Overall Height (ft)18.182717.217.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128—80—
Wingspan (ft)—10456.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)——0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——14.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——1090