Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92
The Bell 525 Relentless and Sikorsky S-92 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” class helicopter aimed at fast corporate and offshore missions, whereas the S-92 is a larger, heavy-class helicopter often used for offshore transport and high-capacity utility/VIP roles. The Citation XLS+ is a super-light/midsize business jet optimized for short-to-medium trips and strong runway flexibility, while the Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range jet focused on intercontinental-style comfort. On range, the helicopters generally cover shorter distances than the jets: the Bell 525 and S-92 are typically in the roughly 500–600 nautical mile class depending on configuration, while the Citation XLS+ is around the ~2,000 nautical mile class and the Legacy 650E is roughly ~3,900 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Bell 525 typically seats around 16–20, the S-92 commonly 19 (and can be configured higher), the Citation XLS+ usually seats about 8–9, and the Legacy 650E generally accommodates 13–14 in a premium cabin layout.
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Cessna Citation | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | XLS+ | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 1906 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 9 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 7540 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 430 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $15,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 5.34 | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.67 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,303 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 9 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25230 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | PW545C | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 4119 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 52.5 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 5.5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 5.7 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 18.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 17.2 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 80 | 140 |
| 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 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |