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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Robinson R66

The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport. It typically carries about 16 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in executive layouts) and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range, prioritizing point‑to‑point flexibility and vertical access over speed. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. Passenger capacity is commonly 8–19 depending on cabin configuration, with a headline range around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that are far beyond the reach of light and midsize jets or helicopters. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for shorter business missions and airport versatility. It typically seats about 8–9 passengers and has an approximately 2,000 nautical mile class range, bridging regional routes efficiently but not competing with true long‑range jets. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to short missions and lower operating complexity. It typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot and has roughly a 300 nautical mile class range.

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