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Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Bell 525 Relentless and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing airplanes; the Citation is a light business jet, and the M600 is a single‑engine turboprop. In range, the Citation XLS+ generally leads this group, designed for longer business trips and typically capable of roughly 2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Piper M600 SLS is next, commonly around the 1,000–1,500 nautical mile class. The Bell 525 targets medium twin helicopter missions and typically sits in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles range, while the Enstrom 480B is a lighter piston helicopter and is usually shorter‑range than the 525, also in the few‑hundred‑mile category. For passenger capacity, the Citation XLS+ is typically arranged for about 7–9 passengers plus crew. The Bell 525 cabin is sized for roughly 10–16 occupants depending on configuration. The Piper M600 SLS generally carries up to 5 passengers plus a pilot. The Enstrom 480B is typically a 4–5 seat helicopter including the pilot.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessCessna Citation XLS+Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18106
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellCessna CitationPiper
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessXLS+M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)58019061406
Max Cabin Seats169
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667575402200
Standard Cabin Seats1684
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160430274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$15,500,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 5.34$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,303$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats18105
Max Cabin Seats169
Standard Cabin Seats1684
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelCT7-2F1PW545CPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050003600
Horsepower1800600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)641260
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5852.529.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.585.54.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.74
Cabin Length (ft)15.518.512.3
Overall Height (ft)18.1817.211.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12880
Wingspan (ft)56.343.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165