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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility missions. Its range is typically in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles (roughly around 500 nm class, depending on reserves and configuration) and it generally carries about 10–16 passengers, trading speed and range for vertical access and point‑to‑point flexibility. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for short‑to‑medium trips, commonly around the ~2,000 nm range class, with seating typically for about 7–9 passengers in standard corporate layouts, emphasizing runway flexibility and efficient regional flying. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, usually in the ~1,500 nm range class, with capacity commonly 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, offering jet‑like efficiency on shorter runways at lower operating cost. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet, around the ~6,000+ nm range class, typically accommodating about 12–16 passengers, optimized for intercontinental missions, cabin comfort, and payload‑range flexibility.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810617
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+TBM 9608X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580190617306450
Max Cabin Seats16916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757540290836900
Standard Cabin Seats168414
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 7.66
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.64
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744$ 3,805
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2212
Total Seats1810617
Max Cabin Seats16916
Standard Cabin Seats168414
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.210.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252301439029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CTBM 960PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050003500On-Condition
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)41196722
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.535.380.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.547.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.74.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.513.442.7
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.226.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.342.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1231695