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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and mission roles. It typically carries around 16–20 passengers depending on layout, with a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access over speed and long legs. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel between regional hubs. It generally seats about 7–9 passengers in a standard executive cabin and offers about 1,900–2,100 nautical miles of range, making it well suited for multi‑hour trips at jet speeds. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as an owner‑flown or small‑team business aircraft. It typically carries 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats including the pilot position) and can reach roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on power and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet built for versatility, including operation from shorter or rougher runways than many jets. It commonly seats about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly 1,700–2,000 nautical miles of range.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181066
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580190617302076
Max Cabin Seats169—10
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6675754029086680
Standard Cabin Seats16846
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm—$ 5.34$ 2.25$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.67$ 0.56$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,303$ 744$ 1,619
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181066
Max Cabin Seats169—10
Standard Cabin Seats16846
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—No—No
Jump Seat—No—No
Galley Location—FWDMIDFWD
Lavatory Location—AFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.36.29.3
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—252301439023500
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000500035005000
Horsepower1800—850—
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)641———
Flat Rating—ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—4119—3435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77———
Length (ft)61.5852.535.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.545.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.74.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.513.423
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.2—17.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880——
Wingspan (ft)—56.342.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)—0.7—Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.9—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—14.3—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—10—90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123—