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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Gulfstream G700 are business jets, so their typical missions differ sharply. The Bell 525 is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and utility roles, offering medium range and generally carrying around a dozen-plus passengers in high-density layouts, though corporate interiors are often fewer. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter designed for training and light utility use, with short-to-moderate range and a small cabin, typically seating about five. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for efficient regional trips, with transcontinental-capable range for many missions and a typical passenger load around eight to nine in standard executive configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large-cabin jet built for intercontinental travel, featuring the longest range of the group and a much larger cabin, typically configured for roughly a dozen to nearly twenty passengers depending on layout.

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