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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter optimized for point-to-point access to helipads and remote sites; it typically carries around a dozen-plus passengers (often configured about 16–20) and offers roughly a 500–600 nautical mile class range depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at short-to-medium routes between regional airports; it commonly seats about 8–9 passengers and has an approximate 2,100‑nautical‑mile range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, best for efficient owner-operator travel into shorter runways; it usually carries 4–6 passengers (with up to about 6 plus pilot) and reaches roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions; typical layouts seat around 13–19 passengers (with higher-density options), and range is about 7,500 nautical miles.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2214
Total Seats1810616
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)580190617307500
Max Cabin Seats16919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)667575402908
Standard Cabin Seats168412
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.25
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.56
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 744
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2214
Total Seats1810616
Max Cabin Seats16919
Standard Cabin Seats168412
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CTBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050003500On Condition
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.535.3109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.548.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.74.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.513.456.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.342.1103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123