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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Cessna Citation XLS+ are fixed‑wing business jets. In range, the Global 7500 is in the ultra‑long‑range class, capable of intercontinental nonstop missions (roughly 7,700 nautical miles), far exceeding the others. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions (about 2,100 nautical miles). Helicopter range is much shorter: the Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter with a range on the order of about 560 nautical miles, while the S‑92 is a heavy helicopter typically around 540–550 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Passenger capacity also separates them. The Global 7500 commonly seats around 14–19 passengers in a luxury cabin. The Citation XLS+ is usually arranged for about 8–9 passengers. The Bell 525 typically carries around 16 passengers in an offshore/utility layout (fewer in VIP). The S‑92 generally carries about 19 passengers (and can be configured for more in high‑density roles).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18141021
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierCessna CitationSikorsky
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500XLS+S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58077001906439
Max Cabin Seats1619919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667575407417
Standard Cabin Seats1612819
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$15,500,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 19.79
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats18141021
Max Cabin Seats1619919
Standard Cabin Seats1612819
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-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportPW545CCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition50004000
Horsepower18002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641760
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)18.182717.217.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880140
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
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775