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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super-midsize helicopter best suited to point-to-point regional missions, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers depending on configuration, with a range around 500–600 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes and cargo/passenger flexibility; it commonly seats up to 9 passengers in commuter layouts and can reach roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on fast, efficient business travel, generally accommodating about 7–9 passengers (up to roughly 12 in higher-density seating), with a range around 2,000–2,200 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically seating about 13–19 passengers (and configurable higher), with a range around 7,500 nautical miles. Overall, capability scales from regional rotary-wing access (Bell 525) and rugged utility turboprop (Caravan) to midsize jet business travel (XLS+) and global, long-range premium transport (G700).

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58019067500
Max Cabin Seats16919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Max Cabin Seats16919
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195