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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and executive missions. Its practical range is roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, and it typically carries around 12–16 passengers depending on configuration, trading speed and altitude for point-to-point access to helipads and remote sites. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to short-to-medium trips, with about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and a typical passenger load of about 7–9 in executive seating (with higher maximums possible). It emphasizes runway flexibility and efficient regional coverage. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin trijet designed for intercontinental flying, offering roughly 6,000+ nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 12–16 passengers, prioritizing comfort, endurance, and high-altitude cruise. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with rugged, short/soft-field capability, generally around 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically 6–8 passengers, positioned between traditional light jets and utility aircraft for access-focused missions.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1810176
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580190664502076
Max Cabin Seats1691610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757540369006680
Standard Cabin Seats168146
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 7.66$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.64$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 3,805$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1810176
Max Cabin Seats1691610
Standard Cabin Seats168146
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On-Condition5000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)411967223435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.580.252.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.57.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.542.723
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.226.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.386.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1014090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695