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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, super‑medium helicopter optimized for point-to-point access, offshore/utility missions, and short-to-mid overwater legs; it typically carries about 16 passengers in high-density seating (often fewer in executive layouts) and has a practical range in the mid-hundreds of nautical miles (roughly 500–600 nm class, configuration dependent). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super light business jet aimed at efficient short-to-medium trips between smaller airports; it commonly seats 7–9 passengers in executive configuration and offers transcontinental-capable range for its class, roughly around 2,000 nm. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet designed for longer nonstop city pairs and higher comfort; it typically carries 13 passengers (up to about 14) and provides substantially greater range than the XLS+, roughly 3,900–4,000 nm. In summary, the 525 emphasizes vertical access and flexibility, the XLS+ balances runway performance with moderate range, and the Legacy 650E prioritizes cabin space and long-range capability.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1810
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna Citation
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5801906
Max Cabin Seats169
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats1810
Max Cabin Seats169
Standard Cabin Seats168
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.7
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.5
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10