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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate missions, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers and offering a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, making it best for regional point-to-point access where vertical lift matters more than speed or intercity range. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet, generally seating around 7–9 passengers, with a range of about 2,000+ nautical miles, suited to efficient North America regional and transcontinental legs with good runway flexibility. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long‑range jet, commonly configured for about 13 passengers, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, favoring longer city pairs and a more spacious cabin. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, typically accommodating about 13–19 passengers depending on layout, with around 7,500 nautical miles of range, designed for frequent nonstop intercontinental flying with maximum cabin volume and comfort.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)58019067500
Max Cabin Seats16919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66757540
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 5.34
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats181016
Max Cabin Seats16919
Standard Cabin Seats16812
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYes
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000On Condition
Horsepower1800
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.5109.9
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.556.9
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195