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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Embraer Legacy 650E are business jets. In category terms, the Bell 525 is a modern super‑medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore and executive missions; the Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter typically used for utility, training, and short executive hops. The Citation XLS+ sits in the midsize jet class, optimized for efficient short‑to‑medium business trips and strong runway flexibility, whereas the Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range jet designed for intercontinental-style missions and higher comfort. For range, the Legacy 650E is the clear leader, capable of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Citation XLS+ is mid-pack at about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The Bell 525 typically offers helicopter-class reach around 500–600 nautical miles, while the Enstrom 480B is shorter-range, roughly 300–400 nautical miles depending on configuration. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the Legacy 650E generally carries about 13 passengers, the Citation XLS+ about 8–9, the Bell 525 about 12–16 depending on layout, and the Enstrom 480B about 4–5.

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